Provincial Politics

Either you love Canada or you don't: Kenney rebukes separatists

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is delivering a sharp rebuke to would-be Alberta separatists by saying "either you love your country or you don't." Kenney says he understands frustrations&nb...

Jun 19, 2020

Kenney, NDP trade barbs on pitch for Alberta to quit CPP, build own pension plan

EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says having the province quit the Canada Pension Plan is a massive money-losing proposition and that Premier Jason Kenney is pursuing it out of spite against his nemesi...

Jun 18, 2020

Island remains flat for COVID-19 cases, community outbreaks indicate fragile defences

NANAIMO - Despite another rise in active cases, the number of daily confirmed positive COVID-19 tests remains low in the province and non-existent on Vancouver Island..Provincial health officer Dr. Bo...

Jun 18, 2020

Kenney responds to Fair Deal panel, promises referendum on equalization reform

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will call a referendum on pushing Ottawa for a better deal on equalization payments as well as explore the province cutting ties with the RCMP and leavi...

Jun 17, 2020

Residents of Fifth St. affordable housing complex rally for better care and repairs

NANAIMO - Stepping into a unit in the townhouse complex known as Sanala is like stepping into a horror movie. In one unit, flakes of paint fall from the bathroom ceiling in large chunks. In another, f...

Jun 15, 2020

Just 1 new COVID-19 case province-wide, active cases drops below 200

NANAIMO - A single new COVID-19 diagnosis in the province represents the lowest new case count since March 6, more than two weeks before a provincial health emergency was declared.A joint statement fr...

Jun 05, 2020

Parksville's controversial needle bylaw officially struck down by health minister

PARKSVILLE - Efforts by City of Parksville councillors to control the distribution of needles and prevent sharps from being found in the community have come to an end. A statement from the ministry of...

Jun 02, 2020

Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases remain stagnant, four confirmed across B.C.

NANAIMO - The good news continues to flow for Vancouver Island and British Columbia in its battle against COVID-19.Just four new cases were announced by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on T...

Jun 02, 2020

Alberta introduces bill to create own parole board

EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced a bill to create its own parole board.Premier Jason Kenney says it's time Alberta took more control over the process, and says the goal will be to staff the board wit...

Jun 01, 2020

RDN elevates push for pedestrian link between Parksville and Rathtrevor Beach

PARKSVILLE - Officials with the Regional District of Nanaimo are building a case to improve pedestrian and cycling access between Parksville and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park.The RDN board has aske...

May 30, 2020