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N.B. gender policy in schools: Premier won't back down, says it's an election winner

N.B. gender policy in schools: Premier won't back down, says it's an election winner

FREDERICTON — As he looks ahead to an election year, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he has no intention of backing down on his government's changes to the province's policy on gender identity in schools.
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Union warns of possible B.C. bus disruptions in January as sides begin mediation

Union warns of possible B.C. bus disruptions in January as sides begin mediation

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing some transit employees in British Columbia's Lower Mainland says disruptions could happen in January after members voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike mandate earlier this month.
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New year brings new rules on asbestos and injury for some workers in B.C.

New year brings new rules on asbestos and injury for some workers in B.C.

VICTORIA — Some British Columbia workers will be ringing in changes on Jan. 1, including new rules for those who work with asbestos and other requirements to help injured employees get back on the job.
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Former Penticton woman who beat great-grandson's mother to death granted day parole

Former Penticton woman who beat great-grandson's mother to death granted day parole

"You continue to express remorse for the offence," stated the Parole Board of Canada.
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High wind warnings along B.C.'s coast as gusts predicted to reach 120 km/h

High wind warnings along B.C.'s coast as gusts predicted to reach 120 km/h

Environment Canada says the high winds may damage roof shingles and windows in the affected zone and power outages may occur.
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Opinion: The scientific breakthrough of the year was fixing a first-world problem

Opinion: The scientific breakthrough of the year was fixing a first-world problem

In Canada, approximately 65 percent have weight issues.
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Environment Canada is forecasting significant waves for two regions in B.C.

Environment Canada is forecasting significant waves for two regions in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued weather alerts for two Vancouver Island regions, warning of potential ocean waves reaching up to seven metres on Wednesday.
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Christmas Day windstorm leaves some 28,000 customers without power in B.C.

Christmas Day windstorm leaves some 28,000 customers without power in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Power restoration work is underway in British Columbia on Tuesday after heavy rains and strong winds in parts of the province left thousands of households without power. BC Hydro said in a statement that at its peak at around 2 a.m.
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The lights are back on for almost all N.B. customers after wind storm Monday

The lights are back on for almost all N.B. customers after wind storm Monday

FREDERICTON — Christmas Day began for more than 500 customers in New Brunswick without power and by the night that number was down to just under 80 customers affected.
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Hockey sisters are doing it for themselves

Hockey sisters are doing it for themselves

Five of the players on Prince George's U15 female rep hockey team come from just two families
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