Premier David Eby has shuffled his cabinet in the wake of his narrow election win in October. “At a time when there is a lot of worry and uncertainty about the future, British Columbians have asked us to work together and get things done that make a real difference in...

If you paid to check your bags on a WestJet flight on certain dates prior to 2019, you may be eligible for part of a $12.5 million settlement. Claims are now open for individuals anywhere in the world who paid a fee for their first checked bag with WestJet on...

The 55,000 Canada Post workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are in strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer. The strike action comes after several days of intense negotiations involving federal mediators…..but the union says the two sides remain far apart. In a...

Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre brought his infamous “axe the tax” rallies to the Kootenays this week, making stops in Castlegar and Grand Forks to gather local support and share his vision for the future of Canada.  Poilievre has been touring through the South Okanagan–West Kootenay all week, stopping in...

The 47 members of the NDP Caucus were sworn-in yesterday, November 13, at the BC Legislature. Premier David Eby says the new caucus is “one of the most diverse and qualified groups” of MLAs. He says it includes “entrepreneurs, nurses, mayors, non-profit leaders, labour leaders and more,” with experienced perspectives and...

At the monthly Commanding Officers Parade on November 6, 531’s Commanding Officer, Major Kevin DeBiasio announced the promotion of several cadets. The promotion from Air Cadet to Leading Air Cadet were presented by 531’s Training Officer, Lieutenant Conner Horney to Latisha Baptiste and Oceane McKinney. Lieutenant Horney also presented the...