November 2025

Yukon elections yield new government with majority mandate

With his party winning two-thirds of the 21 seats in the legislature, Yukon Party Leader and premier-designate Currie Dixon said his newly-elected majority government has received the “strongest mandate that any government has had in recent memory” in Yukon politics. “Having a strong majority means that the Yukon Party is well positioned to advance an […]

Yukon elections yield new government with majority mandate Read More »

Alberta man identified as victim found in burnt vehicle in Dawson Creek: RCMP

A 29-year-old Edmonton man has been identified as the victim found in a burnt-out vehicle near Dawson Creek, RCMP say. Dawson Creek RCMP confirmed Monday (Nov. 3) that the remains found in a burned vehicle near Dawson Creek on Oct. 13 belonged to Jesse Twain. Dawson Creek RCMP first responded to a report of a

Alberta man identified as victim found in burnt vehicle in Dawson Creek: RCMP Read More »

Job protection means status quo for B.C.’s private forestland: Parmar

Local governments are frustrated after finally receiving a long-awaited answer to when legislative changes are coming to the law governing how some forest lands are managed in B.C. The answer: with the trade war targeting B.C. lumber, the priority is protecting forestry jobs. In short, after years of fighting, change is not coming. The 2003

Job protection means status quo for B.C.’s private forestland: Parmar Read More »

Bagpipes add solemnity to Remembrance Day assembly at Pitt Meadows school

When students at Edith McDermott Elementary head to their school assembly for Remembrance Day today (Friday, Nov. 7), the haunting sounds of the bagpipes will be reverberating down the hallways. Tori Killoran, a learning support teacher at the school, who plays with the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, will be playing for the students, bringing

Bagpipes add solemnity to Remembrance Day assembly at Pitt Meadows school Read More »