Tag: Federal Government

Provincial and federal governments urged to revitalize rail line connecting Vancouver and P.G.

Following CN Rail's announcement to end its lease on the former BC Rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House in July 2025, the provincial and federal government are being urged to revitalize the rail line.

Federal government says temporary foreign workers can help address Peace Region labour gaps

The federal government says temporary foreign workers can continue to play a role in addressing labour shortages in rural communities, including the Peace River region.

$236 million rural connectivity projects announced by Federal and provincial government

Rural, remote, and indigenous communities in northern B.C. and across the province will be getting access to high speed internet.
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Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.