Dirk Meissner
Reporter with The Canadian Press
About Dirk Meissner
Surf town in Canada town bans plastic forks and knives
A coastal British Columbia community known for seemingly endless beaches and rolling waves that call out to surfers has banned single-use plastic cutlery in a move to keep its ocean playground pollution free, says Tofino Mayor Dan Law.
B.C. premier discusses concerns with Trudeau about jobs if fish farms close
Any federal government plans to move away from open-net pen salmon farms in British Columbia should come with transition help for the industry and workers, says Premier John Horgan.
In Canada, a province prepares to take in 'potentially thousands' of Ukrainian refugees
British Columbia is making room to accommodate potentially thousands of Ukrainians fleeing as Russia's invasion pushes further into their country, says Premier John Horgan.
Lytton gets $18.4 million from province to begin removing debris
The first signs of a long-awaited start of rebuilding in fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C., are expected to begin on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, says the village's mayor.
B.C.'s climate plan heavy on recovery, short on prevention
A disaster expert who led recovery teams after the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than 230,000 people says British Columbia's climate response strategy must protect the province from future environmental events.
B.C. sets aside billions for disaster relief, runs deficit
British Columbia has earmarked $2.1 billion to fund disaster recovery efforts and future response to the threats posed by wildfires, floods and heat waves in a budget that forecasts a $5.5−billion deficit.
A chance to rebuild sustainably for Lytton, B.C.
Council has approved grant applications that allow it to explore plans for a new sewage system, net-zero building construction and an analysis of advancements in infrastructure, he said.
B.C. Premier John Horgan stands firm on health restrictions despite 'honking horns'
Horgan's comments came Tuesday as some provinces announced plans to remove many COVID-19 restrictions, including Saskatchewan, which is dropping its vaccine passports and won't renew its indoor mask mandate, while many of Quebec's restrictions will be gradually removed by March 14.
New B.C. Liberal Party leader Kevin Falcon looks for a seat
The new leader of the British Columbia Liberals says he's on his way to Victoria with promises that will rebuild the party and attract voters while he also seeks his own seat in the legislature.
Health restrictions being considered in B.C. as Omicron surges
Dramatically rising case counts of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ontario, Quebec and around the world has British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix warning about a "time to exercise caution."