WildSafe BC reminds to be bear smart as bear sightings increase
WildSafeBC is receiving reports of bears accessing garbage in the community and is urging residents to take extra measures to ensure garbage and organics totes are locked and secured at all times.
Vancouver Aquarium transfers giant octopus to ocean
When staff recently noticed eggs, they received permission from DFO to transfer the octopus to the ocean.
Province Unwilling to Fund Prince George-North Vancouver Rail Route
The provincial government is not considering financial support for the reinstatement of the Prince George and North Vancouver route because the demand for passenger rail service along the route is marginal but the cost would be substantial.
Meet Michael Chong, Who Wants to Rebuild the Conservative Party
The Conservative Party needs to rebuild itself, said Michael Chong, one among the 13 candidates vying to be the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. He shared his vision with a party members and supports at the West Vancouver home of John Weston.
Screening for Canadian values has no value
THE idea of screening new immigrants for ‘anti-Canadian’ values makes little sense to me.
Niqab: A Discontent of the Age of Globalization
If we who come from third-world countries begin to undermine the host culture with our native values, then why are we here in the first place?
An Attack on Canadian Values
Religious freedom is cornerstone of Canadian democracy. Yet, everything I read indicates the niqab is not a religious but rather a cultural tradition, sometimes nothing more than an acceptance of a family or husband’s requirement.
We Have Room for Syrian refugees
By Rob WeysPublished: Oct 2, 2015 HUMANITY cannot stride into a bright future, if we leave the innocent behind
Syrian Refugees: Can’t Endanger Our Own Community
Canada has a storied tradition and a proud history of welcoming those who have been oppressed but we can’t allow more refugees as a knee-jerk reaction to a single albeit deeply saddening image.
B.C. to Bring 70 Personnel from Ontario to Fight Fires
Due to elevated wildfire activity in British Columbia, the province confirmed that 70 personnel will be arriving from Ontario to assist with B.C.’s firefighting efforts. Photo: Global BC






