Aldag, who worked for more than three decades for Parks Canada prior to his time in politics, will now look to join the provincial New Democrats, who are locked in a tight battle with a resurgent B.C. Conservative Party, according to public opinion polls.
Liberal MPs aren’t exactly the flavour of the week. I’m not sure they would be the best choice “in a tight battle.” OTOH, he is proven to be electable in that region.
But they did not deny there was an urgency in finding a way together to prevent vote-splitting that could hand Eby another majority, with Falcon saying, “the real enemy is the NDP government and four more years of that government I think will be, frankly, devastating for the province of British Columbia.”
Falcon acknowledged Tuesday talks are underway behind the scenes between the two right-of-centre parties, including exploring the possibility of merger-type options....
Massive cavities, mouthfuls of broken teeth, bleeding gums and abscesses — they’re just some of the serious dental issues Dr. Melvin Lee has treated in less than two weeks of providing care under Canada’s new public dental insurance plan.
the number of Metro Vancouver homes listed for sale rose 42.1 per cent year-over-year to 12,491, which is 16.7 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average....
Oceanside is a name adopted for a group of communities on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Regional District of Nanaimo and includes the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach as well as the unincorporated communities of Nanoose Bay, Coombs, Errington, French Creek,...
Aquila Cedar Products Ltd., a wood products manufacturer in Parksville, is set to receive upwards of $879,000 for new equipment and a retrofit of its location, to produce higher-grade wood products....
data presented to council by a Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association’s consultant recently showed approximately 116 short-term vacation rentals are operating in town...
Retired meteorologist will tell Nanaimo astronomers how to avoid dreaded clouds (www.nanaimobulletin.com)
Liberal MP John Aldag announces resignation, looks to run for NDP in B.C. (www.cbc.ca)
Aldag, who worked for more than three decades for Parks Canada prior to his time in politics, will now look to join the provincial New Democrats, who are locked in a tight battle with a resurgent B.C. Conservative Party, according to public opinion polls.
Premier targets rivals' merger rumours as B.C. election nears (www.cbc.ca)
But they did not deny there was an urgency in finding a way together to prevent vote-splitting that could hand Eby another majority, with Falcon saying, “the real enemy is the NDP government and four more years of that government I think will be, frankly, devastating for the province of British Columbia.”
BC United explores common ground and potential deal with surging BC Conservatives (bc.ctvnews.ca)
Falcon acknowledged Tuesday talks are underway behind the scenes between the two right-of-centre parties, including exploring the possibility of merger-type options....
Broken teeth and infected gums: 46K claims filed so far with Canadian Dental Care Plan (www.cbc.ca)
Massive cavities, mouthfuls of broken teeth, bleeding gums and abscesses — they’re just some of the serious dental issues Dr. Melvin Lee has treated in less than two weeks of providing care under Canada’s new public dental insurance plan.
B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy won't seek re-election (www.cbc.ca)
Kootenay West MLA says it was one of the hardest decisions she’s ever had to make
B.C. adds dozens of campsites to China Beach, Little Qualicum campgrounds (www.cheknews.ca)
Meanwhile, eight new walk-in campsites have opened at the Little Qualicum Campground, located in Little Qualicum Falls Park, just west of Parksville.
State actor attempted to breach B.C. government systems in cyberattack (www.cbc.ca)
‘Sophisticated’ breach was announced Wednesday; few details have been provided
Solar storm could bring northern lights to Southern Canada (www.cbc.ca)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/20941789...
'Sophisticated' cyberattacks involving B.C. gov't networks found (www.cbc.ca)
High-pressure system bringing May heat wave to Nanaimo & Oceanside (nanaimonewsnow.com)
Ottawa approves B.C.'s request to recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces (www.cbc.ca)
Somebody make people know this platform exists
More than half redditors doesn’t know this exist....
Greater Vancouver home sales rise as inventory reaches levels not seen since pandemic (www.cbc.ca)
the number of Metro Vancouver homes listed for sale rose 42.1 per cent year-over-year to 12,491, which is 16.7 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average....
Vancouver Island city won’t include prayer at next inaugural meeting (www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/20360469...
Arrowsmith Naturalists to host BC Nature conference in Qualicum Beach (www.pqbnews.com)
Arrowsmith Naturalists are expecting up to 200 delegates representing around 50 naturalist clubs from across the province.
East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay: Oceanside BC Canada (lemmy.ca)
Oceanside is a name adopted for a group of communities on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Regional District of Nanaimo and includes the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach as well as the unincorporated communities of Nanoose Bay, Coombs, Errington, French Creek,...
New provincial funding is behind a series of capital and planning projects for Island-based manufacturing companies (nanaimonewsnow.com)
Aquila Cedar Products Ltd., a wood products manufacturer in Parksville, is set to receive upwards of $879,000 for new equipment and a retrofit of its location, to produce higher-grade wood products....
Qualicum Beach won’t authorize owner-occupant short-term vacation rentals (www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca)
data presented to council by a Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association’s consultant recently showed approximately 116 short-term vacation rentals are operating in town...
Microsoft and IBM make MS-DOS 4.00 Open-Source (alternativeto.net)
Wolf-dog roaming loose on Vancouver Island reportedly shot dead (www.comoxvalleyrecord.com)
Volunteers create Pollinator Pathway in Qualicum Beach (www.pqbnews.com)
BC Humanist Association poised to sue the City of Parksville over prayer (www.cheknews.ca)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/19670880...