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Sayward Taxpayers Alliance – Notice Of Petition For The Disincorporation Of The Village Of Sayward
A letter petitioning for dissolution of the Village of Sayward prepared by the Sayward Taxpayers Alliance was sent by registered mail on March 26, 2026 to Minister of Municipal Affairs, (Investigation) Province of British Columbia, Dr. Anna Kindy, MLA Member for North...
Mid Island Co-op In Sayward Fully Reopens Following Extensive Site Upgrades
Mid Island Co-op Reopens in Sayward with Upgraded Services and Renewed Community Focus Residents of Sayward are once again welcoming a key local service back into daily life, as the Mid Island Co-op location reopens following a series of upgrades aimed at improving...
Just Like Home Lodge Project Moving Forward To Support North Island Patients And Families
Healthcare accommodation facility near Campbell River Hospital expected to welcome guests in fall 2026 A major healthcare support project designed to help North Island residents stay close to loved ones during medical treatment is continuing to move forward, with...
Provincial News
BC Officials Saddle Taxpayers With Above Average Vehicle Leasing Costs That Contradicts Their Own Policies
British Columbia’s executive vehicle leasing program is facing renewed scrutiny after records revealed taxpayers are covering roughly $370,000 annually for leased vehicles used by senior government officials. Documents obtained through freedom of information requests...
BC To Use Chemical Fingerprinting And AI To Track Illicit Drugs
British Columbia is moving ahead with a new initiative that will use chemical fingerprinting and artificial intelligence to track illicit drugs as part of efforts to better understand and respond to the toxic drug supply. Under a pilot program involving scientists and...
K’ómoks Treaty Takes Major Step Forward In BC Legislature
The British Columbia government has introduced new legislation aimed at advancing a long-negotiated treaty with the K’ómoks First Nation, marking a significant milestone in a process that has spanned more than three decades. The proposed law, known as the K’ómoks...
National News
Ottawa Spent $275 Million On Health Care For Rejected Asylum Claimants Since 2016
Canadian taxpayers have spent more than $275 million over the past decade providing health coverage to asylum seekers whose refugee claims were ultimately rejected, according to newly released federal figures. The spending, disclosed by Immigration, Refugees and...
Canada Expands Military Recruitment To Non-Citizens
Canada’s armed forces are stepping up recruitment efforts, with permanent residents making up an increasingly significant share of new enrollees as the military works to address longstanding personnel shortages. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recently surpassed its...
Privy Council Office Faces Scrutiny Over Spending On Consultants, Luxury Services, And Staff Perks
The Privy Council Office is facing scrutiny after records revealed significant spending on consultants, luxury services, and discretionary perks—despite maintaining a large in-house workforce. According to documents obtained through access-to-information requests, the...