Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Alberta passes law to kill provincial carbon tax, federal tax looms
EDMONTON - Alberta's consumer carbon tax is dead, setting the stage for a showdown with Ottawa over the imposition of a new one.The province cancelled its tax on gasoline at the pumps and on home heat...
May 30, 2019
$500,000 investment to boost safety along busy Qualicum Beach trail
QUALICUM BEACH - Significant new funding means getting around Qualicum Beach without a vehicle will be safer. The ministry of transportation and infrastructure announced Wednesday the Town of Qualicum...
May 29, 2019 The red line follows the school connector route, which links schools at both ends of Qualicum Beach.
Calls made in Nanaimo to improve outlook for kids with developmental challenges
NANAIMO - Frustrated parents and service providers made their case to enhance supports for the children in the province grappling with neurological challenges.An all-party committee of MLA's tasked wi...
May 24, 2019 MLA Michelle Stilwell speaking with parent Melanie Atwell following an all-party committee hearing in Nanaimo (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Alberta legislature session to begin under new Premier Jason Kenney
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature is to start a new session today with a lot of new faces and a new government in charge. Premier Jason Kenney and the 63 members of his United Conservative caucu...
May 21, 2019
Speed camera added to crash-heavy north Nanaimo intersection
NANAIMO - Drivers will soon be doubly watched when they pass through a busy and accident-prone intersection in Nanaimo's north end. A speed camera is being added to the intersection of Aulds Rd. and t...
May 07, 2019 Both a red light camera and speed camera will keep a close eye on drivers through the Aulds Rd. and Island Hwy. intersection. Dom Abassi/NanaimoNewsNOW