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Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

OTTAWA — Naming an Indigenous person as the next commissioner of the RCMP is "an excellent idea," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, but he cautioned against thinking that such an appointment would be enough to solve the force's problems.
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Province halts old-growth logging in at-risk owl territory another two years

Province halts old-growth logging in at-risk owl territory another two years

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it's extending an old-growth logging ban for part of the Fraser Canyon for another two years to help with the recovery of the endangered spotted owl.
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In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

Plaintiffs claim car giant’s solution was ‘inadequate’ and created new problems
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New tax credits to know about for your 2022 tax filings

New tax credits to know about for your 2022 tax filings

The 2022 tax filing deadline is May 1, 2023
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In the Courts: B.C. resident’s proposed class-action targets Home Depot for sharing data with Facebook

In the Courts: B.C. resident’s proposed class-action targets Home Depot for sharing data with Facebook

A proposed class action lawsuit claims Home Depot of Canada Inc. violated customers’ privacy by sharing personal information with tech giant Meta Platforms Inc.
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Opinion: In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner

Opinion: In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner

The past few days have provided more opportunities for speculation about an early federal election in Canada. Topics such as foreign interference and the type of people who some of our members of Parliament choose to meet dominated the airwaves.
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New land conservancy will help save a B.C. island’s precious ‘popcorn bowl’

New land conservancy will help save a B.C. island’s precious ‘popcorn bowl’

A new conservancy on Saturna Island boosts the protection of B.C.’s rarest ecosystem, which shelters a rich variety of at-risk plants and animals.
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New book provides guide for Canadian businesses to make moral decisions on reconciliation

New book provides guide for Canadian businesses to make moral decisions on reconciliation

“One of the biggest things to fear is missing out on the opportunity to integrate Indigenous perspective into your business, into your world, into your life," said author Alison Tedford Seaweed
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B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

VICTORIA — The failure of a massive, multi-year money laundering investigation to yield charges is a "shocking" example of the shortfalls of federal financial crime law, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Thursday.
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B.C. residents face nearly $1M in penalties for gold mining fraud

B.C. residents face nearly $1M in penalties for gold mining fraud

Fraud took place at a presentation for investors at a luxury hotel in Vancouver.
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