Dirk Meissner
Reporter with The Canadian Press
About Dirk Meissner
B.C. New Democrats invite public input on electoral reform; Liberals cry foul
British Columbians are invited to help shape a referendum planned for next fall that could reform the province's voting system in time for the next election in 2021.
Washington state governor tells British Columbians don't be 'daunted' by Trump
Washington state's governor took aim at President Donald Trump in a speech to British Columbia's legislature on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, saying travel bans on immigrants and refugees have caused economic and moral wounds in the United States.
Green leader senses NDP support for Site C, minister says no decisions made yet
The future of the Site C hydroelectric dam is the subject of pointed questions from labour unions, environmental groups, Indigenous Peoples and high-ranking civil servants with the British Columbia government who want answers about the projected costs of scrapping the $8.3-billion project.
Memorial marks 20 years since Reena Virk's death, steps from tragic scene
Reena Virk struggled to understand why people considered her different and a target for school bullies, her father said on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at a memorial to mark the 20th anniversary of the Victoria teenager's death.
B.C. grapples with future of Site C, as Premier Horgan sends ministers north
The fate of the largest public project in British Columbia's history, the Site C hydroelectric dam, will be the focus of intense scrutiny this week as provincial cabinet ministers travel north for last-minute consultations.
Federal NDP leader witnesses opioid overdose crisis, break his heart
Jagmeet Singh says he's witnessed the devastation of British Columbia's opioid overdose epidemic and it breaks his heart.
B.C. NDP premier tells celebratory convention delegates tough decisions ahead
British Columbia Premier John Horgan opened his New Democratic Party's convention on Saturday, November 4, 2017, with an exuberant cheer to celebrate the party's rise to power after 16 years of Liberal governments, but he quickly turned to serious issues ahead.
Eby speaks about 'rooting out racism' after posters appear at university
The appearance of discriminatory posters at the University of Victoria campus are stark reminders of the need to fight racism in its overt and subtle forms, British Columbia's attorney general told law students on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Site C dam not within budget, could cost more than $10B: utilities commission
The British Columbia government will decide the future of the Site C hydroelectric dam by the end of the year after an independent review concluded the $8.3 billion megaproject is over budget and behind schedule.
B.C. premier appoints top deputy to review 'integrity' of fish farm testing lab
Premier John Horgan appointed his top deputy on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, to review the "integrity" of British Columbia's animal testing laboratory after concerns were raised about a potential conflict of interest in test results done on farmed salmon.