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Clearwater council re-affirms Human Rights Code support
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (1644+ words) Published 2:15 pm Monday, April 6, 2026 On March 31, 2026, Clearwater council voted to re-affirm their commitment to the principles and protections of the B.C. Human Rights Code in response to a vote held on the subject in Victoria on Feb. 26, 2026. (District of Clearwater/Youtube)…...
Williams Lake councillor’s motion on public safety sparks legal, public debate
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1404+ words) Published 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026 A Williams Lake city councillor remains steadfast after proposing a motion on public safety, which has sparked significant online discussion and will be up for recommendation on Tuesday, March 24. At a Tuesday, March 10, regular council meeting…...
B.C. Conservative leader candidate touring province
2+ week, 6+ day ago (277+ words) Published 1:32 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Another provincial Conservative leader hopeful is making the rounds. Caroline Elliott says our province is headed in the wrong direction, and that's why she is running. Our province is headed in the wrong direction. "The cost…...
Ramblings and Musings — Leadership in a time of noise
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (552+ words) Published 9:40 am Friday, March 6, 2026 In a world filled with outrage, misinformation and performative politics, real leadership may be quieter, but it is more important than ever. We are living in a time of noise. Outrage travels faster than truth. Misinformation…...
Eby announces permanent move to Daylight Saving Time, end of clock changes
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (736+ words) Published 11:25 am Tuesday, March 3, 2026 B.C. is ending the practice of changing the clocks for daylight saving time, opting to stay on summer time in perpetuity. "This decision isn't just about clocks," Premier David Eby said on Monday (March 2) in announcing the…...
Vote on MLA’s bill to repeal B.C. human rights code explained
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (856+ words) Published 4:50 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Interim B.C. Conservative Leader Trevor Halford attempting to explain what it means to vote for a bill on first reading. (Mark Page/Black Press Media) When members of the B.C. Conservative caucus voted yes on first reading of…...
VIDEO: Ottawa invests more than $2M for Okanagan Indian Band youth project
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (676+ words) Published 2:30 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Members of the Okanagan Indian Band's Youth Leadership Council welcomed elders, band council, and invited guests with a traditional song at Head of the Lake Hall Tuesday, March 3. The federal government was on hand to announce…...
Barriere passes SILGA resolution aimed at bringing in more tax dollars
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) Published 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 24, 2026 The District of Barriere office located at 4936 Barriere Town Rd. (Josh Fischlin/Clearwater Times) The District of Barriere has passed a SILGA resolution aimed at bringing more tax dollars into the district in order to be…...
World leaders react to Tumbler Ridge shooting, Canada lowers flags to half-mast
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (766+ words) Published 11:15 am Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Flags fly at half-mast in front of the B.C. RCMP headquarters in Surrey Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney directed all Canadian government buildings to lower flags to half mast for the next seven days after the…...
B.C. announces end of autism direct funding in favour of new disability benefit
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (611+ words) Published 11:04 am Tuesday, February 10, 2026 After several years of work to create a more equitable program, the B.C. government is finally changing the individual funding model for autistic children, instead tying benefits to needs and income. Proposed changes in 2021 that removed individual…...