Tag: Mike Farnworth

Port of Vancouver terminal upgrade referred to federal Major Projects Office

Business Emily Joveski -
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Ottawa is considering fast-tracking a major expansion of the Port of Vancouver through the federal Major Projects Office.

Cranbrook chosen as a hub for provincial crime reduction program

City of Cranbrook Layne Gallant -
Cranbrook has been added to a provincial program aimed at reducing repeat crime, property crime and public disorder. 

Radium overpass keeping bighorn sheep safe

Wildlife Josiah Spyker -
The provincial government had a ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the wildlife overpass near Radium Hot Springs. 

Proposed changes to freedom of information act move forward after marathon debate in B.C. legislature

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. MLAs debated amendments to the province’s freedom-of-information law into the early hours of Thursday morning as Opposition parties warned the changes could weaken government transparency.

Senior B.C. officials push back on claims that a minister is under investigation for collaboration with China

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said he has never been briefed on any investigation into a B.C. cabinet minister, rejecting claims by former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart about alleged foreign interference.

Eby backs down on confidence vote tied to DRIPA bill

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia government has backed away from making a controversial bill on its Indigenous reconciliation law a confidence vote, as internal dissent and opposition from First Nations force a rethink of its approach.

MLAs return to B.C. legislature as fall session begins

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The fall session of the B.C. legislature began Monday with a rare lineup of four political parties represented in the chamber.

B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.

Fairmont Airport gets almost $50k for weather monitoring upgrades

Community of Fairmont Hot Springs R McCormack -
The Fairmont Hot Springs Airport is getting a $48,688 grant from the B.C. government to upgrade its weather monitoring system.

Union urges government to halt B.C. Ferries shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The union representing shipyard workers in British Columbia says it is “deeply disappointed” with B.C. Ferries’ decision to have four new major vessels built by a Chinese shipyard, and is calling on the provincial and federal governments to intervene.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

Province tapping correctional facilities to address addiction, mental health issues

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff -
The province of BC says they’re going to step up and secure treatment within the correctional system for people who...

BC Government to put higher penalties on dangerous drivers

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff -
The BC Government looks to keep roads safe by putting higher penalties on dangerous drivers. From September, those who drive...

Kids get protection from online exploitation through federal funding

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff -
Children in BC could get better protection from online exploitation through federal funding. According to the BC government, Public Safety...

Public drug use illegal in BC, effective immediately

Health My East Kootenay Now Staff -
Public drug use is once again illegal across the province, starting this week. Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and...

Province to ban all public drug use

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff -
Public illicit drug use will soon be banned in the province, and police will be given more power to...

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