Dirk Meissner
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Ottawa, B.C. announce five-year salmon restoration fund to rebuild wild stocks
The federal and British Columbia governments are preparing to cast a net to find new ways of protecting wild salmon habitat and restoring stocks.
B.C. building code adjusted upwards to allow 12-storey wood buildings
The height limit for wood buildings in British Columbia is rising to 12 from six storeys in a move that Premier John Horgan expects to spur development using timber and give the province a headstart on other parts of the country.
Former Supreme Court justice Beverley McLachlin leads B.C. investigation
Premier John Horgan says the appointment of a retired Supreme Court of Canada chief justice to investigate allegations of spending abuses at British Columbia's legislature ensures the probe will be thorough and won't conflict with an ongoing police investigation.
Federal government targets B.C. guns and gang violence with $5.3 M fund
The federal government says fighting gun and gang violence in Canada requires collaborative, multi-pronged approaches that involves all levels of government and communities of all sizes.
Minister visits museum on Family Day before Tuesday's budget, touts child care
British Columbia Finance Minister Carole James spent Family Day highlighting the family focus of the budget she will present on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
James says B.C. budget puts priorities on NDP's poverty, environment plans
British Columbia's finance minister says the budget she tables on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, undertakes development of social, environmental and economic initiatives as other provinces across Canada implement cuts to programs and shifts to the right.
B.C. moves closer to money laundering public inquiry; feds vow 'crack down'
Money laundering in British Columbia has become a top issue for the federal and provincial governments with federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau vowing a "crack down" on Friday, February 8, 2019, while the province considers a public inquiry.
B.C. Speaker's report prompts accountability change at legislature
The British Columbia government says it will implement accountability reforms at the legislature following a call by three independent watchdogs for sweeping changes to restore public confidence amid allegations of inappropriate spending and a police investigation.
NDP wins crucial B.C. byelection, minority government survives test
The New Democrats won a crucial provincial byelection in British Columbia on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, that allows Premier John Horgan's minority government to maintain its grip on power after facing a spirited campaign from the Opposition Liberals.
Spending abuse claims expose failure by past Liberal government: B.C. premier
Premier John Horgan says a call to clean up the British Columbia legislature should not absolve the Opposition Liberals from explaining allegations of spending abuses by two top officials dating back to when the party was in power.