On June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.20 to $15.65 an hour. The Province is following through on a 2020 commitment to increase the minimum wage to $15 an … Continue reading →
At least 207 British Columbians were lost to toxic illicit drugs in January 2022, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service. “The new year has started with the loss of 207 more British Columbians to the toxic … Continue reading →
–Traffic Advisory Travellers are advised that resurfacing of the northbound lane of the Malahat section of Highway 1 between Finlayson Arm Road and Tunnel Hill is rescheduled for the week of March 14. The work was slated to start overnight … Continue reading →
West Shore RCMP is seeking public assistance in a road rage incident that ended with an alleged assault. On March 3, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the West Shore RCMP received a complaint from a motorist reporting they had just … Continue reading →
Just FYI, SPN fully endorsed the following message. I was asked a few times about a so-called “trucker convoy” – here’s my response 👇 pic.twitter.com/N5EEnZdwpd — John Horgan (@jjhorgan) March 11, 2022
Continue reading →As of Friday, March 11, 2022, 90.7% (4,522,145) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 86.6% (4,318,406) have received their second dose. In addition, 93.4% (4,327,290) of eligible people 12 … Continue reading →
Two years. Of illness and recovery. Of death and loss. Of scientific breakthroughs at breakneck speed. Of moments of unexpected kindness. Of anxiety and hope. Of solidarity and empathy, but lately, anger too. How do Canadians sum up the more … Continue reading →
West Shore RCMP apprehended two unrelated impaired drivers in just over an hour of each other on a Friday night. Just after 11:00 p.m. on February 25, 2022, the West Shore RCMP received a report of possible impaired driver in … Continue reading →
The Nanaimo RCMP is investigating a scam in which a Nanaimo couple lost almost $400,000 in a Readers Digest Sweep Stakes Mega Millions lotto scam. The scam started in early 2021 when the couple, who are both in their late … Continue reading →
BC Transit, in alignment with the recent announcement by the Provincial Health Officer, is adjusting its face coverings policy and they are no longer mandatory on board buses. The organization supports riders who choose to continue wearing a face covering … Continue reading →
