Highlights

The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program is funding $1.6 million for 28 projects

City council approved hiring two additional RCMP officers and building an access road through the Lower Patricia encampment.

A divided city council denied a request by The HUB Collection Ltd. to change a covenant requiring student housing be built at 4500 Ospika Blvd.

The ban includes fireworks and burn barrels but does not apply to campfires

Counsel for the city filed a notice of application on April 23 seeking an order to dismiss an action levelled by Rock'n'Roll Aggregates Ltd. and Rolling Mix Concrete (B.C.) Ltd. 

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Facebook's resistance to paying publishers for articles posted on the platform is "deeply irresponsible" and "out of touch.

Chantelle and Warren Grafton have pushed the boundaries of what is possible for an individual living with paraplegia.

“We are proud to recognize the highest levels of achievement in the residential development and construction industry."

Environment Canada says wildfire smoke from northern Alberta is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in parts of northeastern British Columbia. Special air quality advisories are in place for the North Peace region and Fort Nelson, B.C.

The bulk of the award is $1.02 million for loss of future earning capacity with $280,000 awarded for future care.