Tag: Niki Sharma

B.C. announces additional $6M for police to target repeat offenders

British Columbia’s public safety minister said the province is investing an additional $6 million dollars for police departments to target repeat violent offenders. 

There’s a new sheriff coming to town

Nelson will welcome a new sheriff to the city, as the latest graduating class of 33 participants are set to begin their careers at provincial courthouses.

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.

BC’s racism hotline has received 600 calls since being launched last year

Attorney-General Niki Sharma says she is “comforted” by knowing that British Columbians subjected to racism are getting support. Sharma said...

New committee to tackle systemic racism in BC is formed

The BC Government has formed a new committee to tackle systemic racism. Called the Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism, it aims...

BC moves to ban protests, disruptions in the vicinity of schools

The provincial government has introduced legislation to protect schools from disruptive or violent protests. The bill would create a 20-metre...

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Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.

Bus service transferring to new Victoria Street exchange on Monday

Nelson’s Victoria Street Transit Exchange will open on Monday, June 30.

Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute report release

Provincial arbitrator Vince Ready has handed down his final report in the Kootenay Lake ferry dispute, ending the collective bargaining process.

B.C. Transit rolls out first all-electric buses in Victoria

British Columbia’s first all-electric transit buses are set to hit the road in the provincial capital.

Report recommends sweeping reforms to how B.C. addresses gender-based violence

A new report says gender‑based violence should be declared an epidemic in B.C., and offers several recommendations for the province to better address the issue.
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