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First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

OTTAWA — An Indigenous-led group is criticizing what it says is the "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia by the Fisheries Department, as it calls for a separation of its regulatory and promotional responsibilities.
Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection

Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection

Green Fatigue? sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ residents hold steady on reusable bags, but other eco-habits dip.
Economic anxiety high, faith in political leaders low in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, survey suggests

Economic anxiety high, faith in political leaders low in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, survey suggests

OTTAWA — Canadians are stressed out about the economy and have little faith in politicians or governments to fix big problems, a new survey suggests.
Northeast BC First Nations supporting Indigenous-led resource charge

Northeast BC First Nations supporting Indigenous-led resource charge

Under the Indian Act, tax revenue generated by resource projects is collected by the federal government and then dispersed from Ottawa back to First Nations.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ investment dealer that oversaw suspicious, 'unprofitable' trades fined $150K

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ investment dealer that oversaw suspicious, 'unprofitable' trades fined $150K

Leede Jones Gable Inc. failed to adequately supervise stockbroker Larry Martin, who admitted to failing to fulfil his gatekeeper responsibilities, states settlement agreement.
Thrown for a looper: Inside the city's emergency contract for Stanley Park logging

Thrown for a looper: Inside the city's emergency contract for Stanley Park logging

The emergency request was rubber stamped on Aug. 8.
Park board releases report from Stanley Park logging contractor after complaint

Park board releases report from Stanley Park logging contractor after complaint

Mitigation or management of at least 90% of the park's forest areas "is critical in the short term."
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's seniors advocate welcomes newly announced federal funding for seniors' health care, and says she's particularly excited about the promise to support seniors at home.
BC Hydro prepares for drop in water supply at biggest reservoirs

BC Hydro prepares for drop in water supply at biggest reservoirs

Two dams that account for more than 45 per cent of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s generating capacity are forecast to have below average overall water supply.
Group says Lululemon is 'greenwashing' as emissions rise, wants competition probe

Group says Lululemon is 'greenwashing' as emissions rise, wants competition probe

VANCOUVER — A non-profit organization in British Columbia announced Monday it has asked sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Competition Bureau to investigate athletic-wear giant Lululemon, claiming the company is misleading customers about its environmental impacts.