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Escape and recapture of inmate from Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village
From: Correctional Service Canada News release On November 8, 2019 at approximately 7:15 a.m., an inmate escaped from Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village, a minimum security federal institution. At approximately 9:12 a.m. on November 8, 2019, Roger Sampson was apprehended by police…

Minister O’Regan to deliver keynote address at the inaugural National Indigenomics by Design – 100 Billion Dollar Indigenous Economy Conference
From: Indigenous Services Canada Media advisory Richmond, Traditional Territory of the Musqueam Indian Band, BC — Please be advised that the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, will speak at the Indigenomics Conference. The Conference is held by the…

Major Trans-Canada improvements to boost trade and support safe efficient travels in and around Langley
Investing in transportation infrastructure is critical to connecting communities, helping our businesses compete, and creating a strong economy and middle class. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia, and…

Government of Canada provides assistance to at-risk women in the South Okanagan
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting at-risk women and ensuring those in vulnerable situations have access to the help they need to lead safe and healthy lives. Today, Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna—Lake Country, on behalf…

Joint investment means safer commute for thousands on Vancouver Island
Victoria, British Columbia, —Significant highway improvements in Sooke and Langford on Vancouver Island will soon make the commute safer, faster and more reliable for the thousands who drive, cycle and take transit along these major corridors every day. Today, the…

The Government of Canada invests in the Gibsons Landing Small Craft Harbour
Gibsons Landing, Sunshine Coast, BC – Coastal communities across Canada are supported by small craft harbours that bolster local economies and provide the commercial fishing industry with safe and accessible facilities. With approximately 45,000 Canadians employed in this sector, the…

Government of Canada investment in solar cell technology at Simon Fraser University strengthens British Columbia’s leadership in clean tech
Simon Fraser University’s Engineering Science lab receives funding to support clean technology projects April 17, 2019 – Burnaby, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada Solar power is one of Canada’s fastest growing sources of renewable energy. With proper infrastructure,…

Government of Canada to announce support for international travel from Saskatchewan and British Columbia
From: Western Economic Diversification Canada Media advisory Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement with Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic…

British Columbia-grown tech to improve British Columbia food production
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada British Columbia’s tech sector is being invited to propose solutions to help British Columbia (B.C.) food producers and processors increase their efficiency, sustainability and product traceability through the B.C. Agritech Innovation Challenge. The federal and provincial…

BC Conservatives Announce Trevor Bolin as New Leader
The BC Conservative Party introduced their new leader on April 8th in the Oceanview Suite at Pan Pacific Hotel. It is the first time since 2016 that the party has had a permanent leader. They have named Trevor Bolin from…