Dirk Meissner
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Trudeau says legalized pot will keep youth safe, take money from gangs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says legalized pot will keep youth safe and take money from gangs, but the government is drawing the line when it comes to legalizing illicit drugs.
B.C. mines minister says industry more competitive, transparent after disaster
The tailings pond collapse at British Columbia's Mount Polley mine almost three years ago shook the world's mining industry, says the province's mines minister.
B.C. set record for drug overdose deaths last year, appeals for federal help
"We haven't had any additional funding from Ottawa to help us with this," B.C.'s health minister said.
B.C.-Kinder Morgan revenue-sharing deal tears Canada's national fabric: expert
Trevor McLeod at Calgary's Canada West Foundation said the agreement could make Canada less competitive and set off feuds between provinces.
Auditor raps B.C. for stopping progress reports on missing women programs
Some of the women were the victims of infamous B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton.
Clark says Notley's trip to B.C. to promote pipeline took courage
"I think Rachel Notley did the right thing," Clark said in a conference call with reporters. "I know it takes courage to come to a place where people may not be happy with the decision."
Softwood dispute with U.S. sees B.C. looking to sell lumber in China, India
America remains B.C.'s largest market for softwood lumber exports at a value of $3.3 billion last year, but the province is finding buyers in Asia.
Ottawa says Orca protection part of $1.5 billion marine protection plan
Ships off the West Coast could be forced to yield the right of way to killer whales as part of a federal ocean protection plan, says a Liberal MP.
Oil and gas downturns in B.C. and Alberta ease Site C labour force concerns
Alberta’s loss is British Columbia’s gain as fears of labour shortages for the construction of the massive Site C dam evaporate.
War canoe takes Prince William and Kate to Haida Gwaii as royal tour winds down
Some of the dancers who performed wore anti-oil development shirts under their traditional regalia, reading: No pipelines. No tankers. No problem.