Dirk Meissner
Reporter with The Canadian Press
About Dirk Meissner
'Walk-of-shame' comment prompts demand to change police sexual assault investigations
A woman's complaints about being asked about a "walk of shame" by a Saanich police officer after reporting an alleged sexual assault has prompted British Columbia's police complaints commissioner to call for provincial standards for sex crimes investigations.
Minks test positive for COVID-19 on B.C. farm where workers are ill
A COVID-19 outbreak at a British Columbia mink farm likely spread from eight workers to some of the animals, says the province's chief veterinarian.
Horgan expands cabinet; keeps Dix in health to fight pandemic, Robinson to finance
B.C. Premier John Horgan's new cabinet relies on some familiar faces in key positions with Adrian Dix remaining in health and David Eby at attorney general, but he appointed new finance and education ministers on Thursday, November 26, 2020, in an expanded inner circle that will focus on keeping people safe through the pandemic.
Horgan tells drivers with non-B.C. plates to take the bus to avoid harassment
Drivers in British Columbia with out-of-province licence plates, especially those from the United States, should consider taking transit or riding a bicycle if they feel harassed by local residents, says Premier John Horgan.
B.C. wants evidence safe to fly if airlines drop in-flight distancing
British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says he wants to see the evidence that it's safe for the country's two largest airlines to drop their in-flight distancing policies during the pandemic.
B.C. allows more openings, Horgan warns to celebrate carefully
British Columbia's success at flattening the curve on COVID-19 will allow the easing of more restrictions on businesses, recreation and travel, says Premier John Horgan, who urged people to celebrate carefully when visiting a lake or the beach.
BC Premier calls for national anti-racism program
B.C. Premier John Horgan is calling on the federal government to lead an anti-racism program, saying fighting racism needs a nationwide plan to ensure the participation and support of Canadians.
Minimum wage goes up today in B.C.
British Columbia's lowest paid workers get a pay increase on Monday, May 1, 2020, with a scheduled minimum wage hike at a crucial time for small businesses as they look for ways to continue operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employers readying for reopening worry about second wave of COVID-19
Chef Kreg Graham says he's been doing a lot of thinking about washing dishes now that some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted and he can start serving meals again.
B.C. re-opening economy gradually
British Columbia has reached the point in the COVID-19 pandemic where it will start a gradual reopening of the economy while also allowing social interactions between families, friends and communities to increase.