Tag: Mike Farnworth

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

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

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

Kootenay communities receive active transportation grant

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Rossland, Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Invermere will each receive provincial grants for active transportation...

Province tapping correctional facilities to address addiction, mental health issues

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

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

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

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

Public illicit drug use will soon be banned in the province, and police will be given more power to...

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B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

Puck drop date set for KIJHL season

The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19, when the league’s 21 teams each embark on a 44-game schedule.
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