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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics British Columbia Premier David Eby and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey unite against unfair federal funding disparities Author of the article: The Canadian Press Chuck Chiang Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 20 minutes ago • 4 minute read British Columbia Premier David Eby, left, with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey at a news conference in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press Article content VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby has found an ally in his claims of unequal funding from the federal government:…

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN News PMN Canada Author of the article: The Canadian Press Dirk Meissner Published Jun 13, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content VICTORIA — Ottawa will continue to back the RCMP as British Columbia’s contract police force that serves many communities even as it moves toward a national force for federal-level crimes, says federal Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. “As the work on the federal policing program unfolds, I want to assure you that I, and the federal government…

Tom Green Ventures Back to the Small Screen with Three New Prime Video Projects Canadian comedian and actor Tom Green is making a comeback to television with three new projects for Prime Video, including a reality series showcasing his life on a farm. The shows are part of seven new Canadian projects ordered by the streaming platform, which also includes two true crime series, a northern survival show, and a docuseries about a woman who lost her memory. Tom Green’s Prime Video Projects Green, best known for his sketch comedy in the 1990s on “The Tom Green Show,” will produce,…

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Canada Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller is ‘disingenuous’ to suggest that B.C.’s concerns are simply about asylum seekers, David Eby said Author of the article: The Canadian Press Ashley Joannou Published Jun 12, 2024  •  4 minute read … British Columbia Premier David Eby during a news conference at the 2024 Western Premiers’ Conference in Whitehorse, June 10, 2024. Photo by Crystal Schick/The Canadian Press Article content VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby is expanding his criticism of what he says is an unfair share of federal funding being given to Western Canada. … ……

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada ‘If (police) come into Coutts, he said that he will slit their throats,’ the officer told the court Published Jun 12, 2024 • 3 minute read Trucks at the Coutts international border crossing on Feb. 3, 2022. Photo by Darren Makowichuk / Postmedia file Article content LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An undercover police officer testified that Anthony Olienick threatened to kill police officers at the Coutts border blockade in Alberta. He referred to Mounties as the “arms” of the prime minister and vowed to attack if they interfered with the protest. The officer, identified as HQ1298,…

Article Summary British Columbia has introduced regulations to provide minimum-wage and basic protections for ride-hailing and delivery workers using app-based platforms like Uber and DoorDash. The new rules set the minimum wage at $20.88 per hour, 20% higher than the general minimum wage. The regulations aim to address workers’ concerns regarding pay, tip protection, and lack of workers’ compensation. The province estimates around 11,000 ride-hailing drivers and 35,000 delivery workers will be impacted by the regulations. Companies must ensure fair pay, tip transparency, and coverage through B.C.’s workers’ compensation agency. Discussions with stakeholders led to the development of these regulations,…

Breadcrumb Trail Links World News Canada Exploring the Impact of Bank of Canada and U.S. Federal Reserve Policies on Canadian Dollar Author of the article: The Canadian Press Rosa Saba Published Jun 12, 2024  •  4 minute read Article content Experts discuss the potential impact of Bank of Canada and U.S. Federal Reserve policies on the Canadian dollar, raising concerns about potential volatility. Market advisers highlight the importance of monitoring interest rate differentials between the central banks, emphasizing the potential effects on imports and inflation. Advertisement 2 \ Source link

Forced Nursing Home Moves in Ontario Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN News PMN Life PMN Health PMN Canada Author of the article: The Canadian Press Liam Casey and Allison Jones Published Jun 12, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Michele Campeau, left, visits with her mother, Ruth Poupard, 83, at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare where she is recovering from a broken hip, in Windsor, Ont., on April 3, 2024. More than 400 patients have been forced into Ontario nursing homes they did not want to go…

Article content Great news for travelers and border workers in Canada – a potential strike has been averted as the Public Service Alliance of Canada reached a tentative agreement with the government for Canada Border Services Agency employees. The union worked tirelessly to secure a deal, preventing a strike that could have affected over 9,000 members. The union’s national president, Sharon DeSousa, hailed the agreement as a “well-deserved victory” for workers. Details of the agreement will be shared with members on Thursday, after which a ratification vote will take place. The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat also expressed satisfaction with…

Article Summary British Columbia Premier David Eby criticized the federal government for offering $750 million to Quebec for temporary residents, while neglecting the needs of Western Canada. Eby expressed frustration that B.C. was not receiving a share of the funding, despite the influx of 10,000 people every 37 days straining resources. Eby emphasized the disparity in support for Quebec and Ontario, highlighting the challenges faced by refugees and international students in British Columbia. He called for fair distribution of funds and expressed disappointment in the lack of response from Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller. The Western Premiers Conference also addressed…