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Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

In an era of increased strike activity and union power, labour experts say it’s not surprising to see more calls for government intervention in certain sectors like transportation.
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Where the jobs are now: Sectors hungry for talent and opportunities for graduates

Where the jobs are now: Sectors hungry for talent and opportunities for graduates

Attention students and grads: These are the sectors hungry for new talent.
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B.C. commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters

B.C. commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a "deep debt of gratitude" for their efforts in battling recent fire se
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Premier David Eby announces a new plan for involuntary care, but critics point to missed opportunities in the past
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'You're not alone': Strangers spread love at B.C. hospitals with handwritten notes, roses

'You're not alone': Strangers spread love at B.C. hospitals with handwritten notes, roses

Two strangers placed 24 roses on people's vehicles to comfort them.
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B.C. municipal leaders gather to talk infrastructure, addiction, emergency management

B.C. municipal leaders gather to talk infrastructure, addiction, emergency management

Local politicians are gathering for their annual convention in Vancouver this week and are expected to cover a range of topics including housing, the toxic drug crisis, growing financial pressures, and a host of other issues.
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Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

British Columbia’s population is projected to reach 7.9 million by 2046, up 44% from 2023
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Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election

Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election

VANCOUVER — British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for those with severe addictions who are mentally ill and have sustained a brain injury, the premier announced Sunday just days ahe
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Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups

Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups

MONTREAL — Travellers, business groups and politicians expressed fervent relief on Sunday after Air Canada and the union representing thousands of its pilots negotiated a new labour deal and averted a disruptive, countrywide shutdown.
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Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Melanye Walker, who had to undergo a series of vaccinations, says she didn’t realize how important it was to get treated after a bat encounter
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