Men living with substance-use challenges now have access to more treatment and recovery options with the opening of new treatment beds on the Sunshine Coast.
Ottawa, ON – Today, Jeff Kibble, Conservative Member of Parliament for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford, introduced his Private Member’s Bill C-235, to extend parole ineligibility for individuals convicted of abduction, sexual assault and murder. Bill C-235 aims to amend the Criminal Code to empower judges, following jury input, to extend the parole ineligibility period for a person convicted…
Construction is beginning on a new and expanded long-term care facility in Cranbrook. When complete, the new Dr. F.W. Green Memorial Home will more than double the number of long-term beds at the home to help meet the growing needs of seniors in the region. “This project is about supporting people – creating good local jobs…
Conservative MP Ellis Ross (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) speaks with reporters ahead of his party’s weekly caucus meeting on Parliament Hill, discussing British Columbia’s recent announcements of new LNG projects. source
The Canada and Asia Pacific Policy Project (CAPPP) at Thompson Rivers University is proud to host an international conference on Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Threats in the Indo-Pacific region. Date: Friday, Oct. 10 – Saturday, Oct. 11 Time: Varies Location: TRU Kamloops, Campus Activity Centre, Terrace Room We are honoured to announce that Hon. Harjit Sajjan,…
More female, female-identifying and non-binary youth living with substance-use challenges can access expanded support through 12 new treatment beds in Surrey. “Now, more than ever, young people need safe and dependable support systems they can count on,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “That’s why we’re expanding mental-health and substance-use services across B.C., so youth…
At Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Governor General Mary Simon presides over a swearing-in ceremony for members of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet. Dominic LeBlanc adds responsibility for internal trade to his portfolio, which already includes intergovernmental affairs and Canada-U.S. trade. Steven MacKinnon, the government House leader, will also become minister of transport. The changes follow…
Men living with substance-use challenges now have access to more treatment and recovery options with the opening of new treatment beds on the Sunshine Coast.
Senator Yuen Pau Woo and former senator Victor Oh hold a news conference in Ottawa to announce the launch of Canadians United Against Modern Exclusion (CUAME). The goal of CUAME will be “to defend Canadians whose rights and freedoms have been compromised because of false or exaggerated claims of foreign interference, national security overreach, and…
People living in and near Trail now have more access to team-based primary care through the new Lower Columbia Community Health Centre (Lower Columbia CHC). “The Lower Columbia Community Health Centre will provide high-quality primary health care for people living in and around Trail, building on our work to connect more people with primary-care providers…
Representatives from Canada’s electric mobility sector discuss the federal government’s recent decision to pause and review its Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard, which included sales targets for zero-emission vehicles. Speaking with reporters in Ottawa are Daniel Breton (president & CEO of Electric Mobility Canada), Travis Allan (president of the Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council), Rachel Doran…
With new funding, more people experiencing barriers to employment, such as Indigenous people, people on income assistance and those with complex needs, are training for in-demand jobs. View the full article from the original source
Former NDP MPs Peter Julian and Matthew Green, who lost their respective seats in the latest federal election, make an announcement and take questions from reporters on Parliament Hill. source
Ahead of daily question period in the House of Commons, Interim NDP Leader Don Davies and NDP MP Leah Gaza comment on their party’s leadership race. This comes following Avi Lewis’ announcement that he will run for leadership of the party. source