Tag: Mike Farnworth

Union urges government to halt B.C. Ferries shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard

The union representing shipyard workers in British Columbia says it is “deeply disappointed” with B.C. Ferries’ decision to have four new major vessels built by a Chinese shipyard, and is calling on the provincial and federal governments to intervene.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

Kootenay communities receive active transportation grant

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Rossland, Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Invermere will each receive provincial grants for active transportation...

Province tapping correctional facilities to address addiction, mental health issues

The province of BC says they’re going to step up and secure treatment within the correctional system for people who...

BC Government to put higher penalties on dangerous drivers

The BC Government looks to keep roads safe by putting higher penalties on dangerous drivers. From September, those who drive...

Kids get protection from online exploitation through federal funding

Children in BC could get better protection from online exploitation through federal funding. According to the BC government, Public Safety...

Public drug use illegal in BC, effective immediately

Public drug use is once again illegal across the province, starting this week. Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and...

Province to ban all public drug use

Public illicit drug use will soon be banned in the province, and police will be given more power to...

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Laura Secord, Nutriart chocolate recalled for undeclared peanut

Recalls have been issued for several chocolate products sold in British Columbia and other provinces, due to an undeclared peanut.

Laura Secord, Nutriart chocolate recalled for undeclared peanut

Recalls have been issued for several chocolate products sold in British Columbia and other provinces, due to an undeclared peanut.

Canada, B.C. boost program covering losses for farmers

The federal and B.C. governments are making changes this year to a program that helps farmers manage large income losses.

Three rescued miners healthy, in good spirits after two days trapped underground

Three workers have returned to the surface after spending more than two days trapped underground at the Red Chris mine in northwestern B.C.

Caspian is this weeks Pet of the Week!

Say hello to little Caspian, this weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the BCSPCA in Castlegar!
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