Brendan Pawliw
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Safety Task Force doesn’t recommend mandatory seat belts on BC school buses
The provincial government is electing to take a back seat when it comes to seatbelts on school buses.
Vote to take place on Canada Post’s latest offer: Hajdu
Federal Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu will force a vote on Canada Post’s final offers to the mail carriers’ union.
Postal Workers union not interested in a forced vote related to Canada Post offer
Union isn’t surprised by Canada Post’s latest tactics that include rejecting calls from the union to submit their contract dispute to binding arbitration, a solution already backed by Ottawa.
Survey says major gaps for inclusive education, mental health challenges still persist in BC classrooms
Only 13 per cent of BC teachers believe students with disabilities or diverse needs are getting their needs met in the classroom.
Suspect in fatal Vancouver street festival incident facing eight second-degree murder charges
Vancouver police say they’ve had interactions over mental health issues with the 30-year-old suspect in Saturday evening’s attack on a Filipino street festival in the city.They’re ruling out terrorism.A...
BC gamblers wagered 30 per cent more money on American Election than the Super Bowl
The BC Lottery Corporation says fellow gamblers emptied their wallets during the 2024 American Election.Spokesperson, Matt Lee told Vista Radio while they don’t expect to match or break the record of...
Morris says Trump’s protectionist ways could spell bad news for BC’s forestry sector
UNBC Senior Political Science Instructor Jason Morris says the return of Donald Trump as American President will likely mean a rocky road ahead for global trade as well as...
Bridging BC’s urban/rural divide a high priority for Eby in second term as Premier
“It’s a province where we only succeed together.”Those are the words of Premier David Eby after the NDP secured its thin majority government on Monday due in large part...
Province to introduce improved pensions for wildland firefighters
Premier David Eby adds the province will be instituting enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters.Eby says everyone owes them a...
Teachers & Education Minister sound off on Christmas break decision
The decision to not extend the holiday break for students continues to be discussed by the Ministry of Education...
SPECIAL REPORT: interview with BC Finance Minister Selina Robinson
Today (Tuesday), Vista Radio conducted an interview with BC Finance Minister Selina Robinson.We touched on a number of topics...
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New Glenmerry Elementary poised to open
Just shy of three years after breaking ground, a new elementary school in Trail is ready to welcome its first students.
FortisBC expects energy demand to peak on Wednesday
The company that provides power to much of the West Kootenay predicts electricity use within its service area will peak at 674 megawatts on Sept. 3.
RDKB receives over $1.1 million for FireSmart work
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has received its largest grant to date for a program dedicated to making local homes and properties more wildfire resilient.
B.C. receives first payout of $936M in landmark tobacco settlement
British Columbia has received its first payment as part of a major tobacco settlement with provinces, territories and former smokers.
Back-to-school means back to safety
As students across Kootenays prepare to return to school, the local RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and prioritize safety in school zones.
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