Tag Archives: Federal Politics
Pattison addresses property sale connected to proposed ICE facility
Jim Pattison Developments said it plans to fulfill commitments made in a property sale with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The property-arm of the Vancouver-based conglomerate Jim Pattison ...
Jan 28, 2026
'That's a real concern:' rising B.C. food bank usage resonates in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Amid a slumping economy and the high cost of living, stark findings in a newly released Food Banks BC report aren't overly surprising to Peter Sinclair. The executive director of Nanaimo Loa...
Dec 08, 2025
'Severe financial strain on us:' D-Day approaching for federal funding of Nanaimo food bank
NANAIMO - If promised funding from the federal government fails to materialize by month's end, some difficult decisions will be forced upon a vital community service. Staff with Nanaimo Loaves and Fis...
Nov 07, 2025
Comox Valley man fined for illegal work on fish-bearing Trent River
COURTENAY - A significant fine applies to a man convicted of harming vital fish habitat on his property south of Courtenay. A Tuesday, June 10 Fisheries and Oceans Canada news release stated David Tin...
Jun 10, 2025
Canada makes sweeping changes to Jordan's Principle after CHRT ruling
OTTAWA - Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them. The changes come almost a year after the fed...
Feb 13, 2025
In the news today: Despite U.S. tariff pause, uncertainty remains over Canada
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian econom...
Feb 04, 2025
Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated
OTTAWA - Federal cabinet ministers are gathering in Montebello, Que., today as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump has pledged to sign an executive order on inauguration day to impose 25 pe...
Jan 20, 2025
Rogers pushes for improved Nanoose Bay cell service
NANOOSE BAY - A Canadian telecom giant intends to install a tower in Nanoose Bay to bolster the area's wireless services. Rogers Communications proposes to install a 53-metre tall communications tower...
Jan 17, 2025
Conservative leader delivers crime, drug and housing plans during Nanaimo pre-election stop
NANAIMO - Pierre Poilievre's pre-election push brought him to a Duke Point manufacturing business where he touted his party's plan while offering misleading data on repeat criminal offenders.The Conse...
Jan 14, 2025
Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says
OTTAWA - A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market. The government recen...
Jan 02, 2025