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Air Canada Pilots Suspended Over Covid 19 Vaccine Refusal Entitled To Compensation After Landmark Arbitration Victory
Pilots Granted Compensation After Arbitration Ruling on COVID‑19 Vaccine Mandate An arbitration ruling has awarded compensation to a group of Air Canada pilots who were placed on unpaid leave under the airline’s COVID‑19 vaccination policy, marking a significant...
Politicians Who Lose Elections Profit Handsomely From Severance And Pensions
Report Outlines Potential MP Pensions and Severance Ahead of a Possible 2025 Election A new analysis from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation details the pension entitlements and severance payments Members of Parliament could receive if a federal election takes place in...
Carbon Taxes Increasing Pressure On Canadian Businesses And Workers
Carbon taxes are increasingly being blamed for stalling major investments, raising industry costs, and putting Canadian jobs at risk, according to recent statements from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Impact on Major Projects and Investment Canadian Natural...
Canadian Senators Spend Your Hard Earned Tax Dollars On Alcohol, Fine Dining, Mini Golf And Disco
Senate Hospitality Spending Scrutinized Over Alcohol, Dining and Entertainment Costs Newly released expense records reveal that members of Canada’s Senate have billed taxpayers for a wide range of hospitality costs, including alcohol purchases, upscale dining,...
BC Government Sticks Taxpayers With $400 Million Corporate Slush Fund As Provincial Debt Continues Climbing
New B.C. Investment Fund Draws Criticism as Corporate “Slush Fund” A newly announced provincial investment fund is facing backlash from taxpayer advocates, who argue the initiative amounts to corporate welfare paid for by British Columbians. The plan, unveiled by...
The Cost Of Federal Government Employees Has Ballooned By 80% Over The Prior Decade
Federal Bureaucracy Costs Have Risen 80% in a Decade, PBO Analysis Shows The cost of operating Canada’s federal bureaucracy has climbed sharply over the past ten years, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer, prompting renewed debate over the...
BC Budget Hits Taxpayers With Higher Taxes And Rising Debt
B.C. Budget Faces Pushback Over Tax Hikes and Rising Debt British Columbia’s newest provincial budget is drawing sharp criticism from taxpayer advocates, who argue it will add financial strain to households already coping with high living costs — including those in...
Sayward Forestry Workers Vote To Ratify Contract And End Strike Against La-Kwa sa muqw
After more than eight grueling months on the picket line, the marathon strike by unionized forestry workers on the North Island has finally come to a close, capped by the ratification of a new collective agreement that brings an end to one of the region’s most...
Mt. Cain Snowfall Update February 24th
While much of Vancouver Island focused on the fresh snow piling up at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Mt. Cain’s conditions have followed their own pattern: Recent snowfall: Mt. Cain picked up a solid refresh, with the latest report showing 47 cm (19 inches) in 48...
Landmark Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement Opens Claims Period for Survivors
The claims process has officially opened for survivors of abuse at government‑run Federal Indian Hospitals, marking a significant step in acknowledging the historical harms experienced by Indigenous patients. The settlement—approved by the Federal Court in June...
What Happens When You Can’t Pay Your Property Taxes
For most homeowners in Sayward, paying property taxes is a routine annual responsibility. But when finances tighten, falling behind can quickly become overwhelming. Knowing how the process works in British Columbia—and how it applies specifically in the Village of...
Sayward Taxpayers Alliance — A Grassroots Push for Fiscal Reform and Local Governance Change
In the small Vancouver Island community of Sayward, British Columbia, a new grassroots movement—the Sayward Taxpayers Alliance—has become a prominent voice calling for fiscal restraint, government reform, and a fresh look at how local services are delivered. Formed by...
Feds Introduce Accelerated Immigration Pathway To Foreign Nationals Through Military Service
Canada Expands Express Entry to Address Defence and Strategic Skill Shortages Canada has introduced new category‑based selection priorities within its Express Entry immigration system, adding certain defence‑related occupations to a broader list of critical skill...
Village Of Sayward Residents Face 42% Tax Increase With Dysfunctional Council
The Village of Sayward is preparing for a steep 42% increase in property taxes under its draft 2026–2030 financial plan — a dramatic shift for a community of fewer than 400 residents and one that underscores the severity of its financial challenges. The plan is...
Request For Quotations – Sayward Fire Hall #1 Renovation
The Village of Sayward is seeking quotations from qualified vendors to complete FireSmart renovation work at Firehall #1, located at 620 Kelsey Way, Sayward, British Columbia. Quotations must be clearly labeled “Firehall #1 – FireSmart Renovations” and submitted to:...
Canadian’s Face Another Tax Hike With Alcohol Tax Set To Increase On April 1st
The federal government has confirmed that alcohol excise taxes will rise again on April 1, 2026, as part of the automatic annual increase applied to beer, wine, and spirits. This built‑in adjustment — commonly known as the alcohol escalator tax — raises excise duties...
