Thousands attend John Horgan memorial service
John Horgan’s memorial service Sunday afternoon at the Q Centre in Colwood had the feel of a British Columbia House, or better, a Westshore-Victoria House.
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Former BC premier John Horgan dies following cancer battle
Former BC Premier John Horgan who led the province for five years before stepping down in Nov. 2022 after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer has lost his battle with cancer, dying at the age of 65.
Firefighters’ cancer coverage expanded
The province has announced that firefighters will now have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers.
Mayors optimistic about new payment model
Both Oliver and Osoyoos mayors are crossing their fingers that the province’s new payment model for doctors will help fix the ailing healthcare system. The province announced the model on Monday in partnership with Doctors of BC and BC Family Doctors.
Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died Thursday at 96, after 70 years on the throne.
Premier hopeful talks health care
B.C. Premier hopeful David Eby made a pit stop in Osoyoos last week to talk about solutions for health care and housing.
Political figures react to US abortion decision
Political figures across Canada have already begun to speak out about the United States Supreme Court’s overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion and affirmed a woman’s right to make the choice.
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Provincewide uproar halts pricey museum upgrade
Premier John Horgan has halted his government’s plan to rebuild the Royal BC Museum, citing public concerns about the $789 million expenditure and declaring their project “the wrong call.”
Premier John Horgan announces his retirement
Times Chronicle Staff Premier John Horgan announced on Tuesday that he will not run in the next...
Federal leaders react to US abortion decision
Political figures across Canada have already begun to speak out about the United States Supreme Court’s overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion and affirmed a woman’s right to make the choice.
B.C. takes major step in righting Indigenous relations
After nearly two and half years the Province has laid out 89 specific actions on how it will make good on its commitment to bring government policy in line with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, also known as UNDRIP.
Province giving one time $110 pump relief
B.C. residents will be getting a one time relief rebate of $110 from the Province to ease the financial burden of increased gas prices caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Brenda Baptiste receives B.C.’s highest honour
The Osoyoos Indian Band’s Brenda Baptiste is one of thirty-one people invested into the Order of British Columbia during a ceremony at Government House in Victoria on Thursday, March 3.
COVID restrictions eased, masks and vaccine card remain
B.C. will lift most covid restrictions from Wednesday night but the move will rely on keeping the BC Vaccine Card, indoor masking requirements and COVID-19 safety plans in place.
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Osoyoos supermarkets re-stocking from Alberta
Grocery supply chains are pivoting away from Vancouver to Alberta in a bid to keep shelves stocked at Buy-Low Foods and AG Foods in Osoyoos and Oliver.
PCR tests will soon no longer be required for cross-border visits
The federal government is lifting the COVID-19 PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated land travellers returning to Canada after short visits to the US.
Roly Russell appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Boundary-Similkameen MLA Roly Russell is taking on...
Horgan campaign makes whistle stop in Oliver
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter NDP leader John Horgan’s campaign made a whistle...