Unpublished Newswire
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s announcement Thursday that he plans to halt any construction of “net new” supportive housing in Vancouver has set off dismay and cheering throughout British Columbia.At a Vancouver conference organized by groups of residents, businesses and organizations concerned about deteriorating public disorder, Mr. Sim said this week Vancouver is already carrying too much of the load of supportive housing, with 77 per cent of all that type in the region even though the city only represents 25 per cent of total population.“This imbalance is unsustainable, especially when...
January 24, 2025 - 21:05 | Frances Bula | The Globe and Mail
The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre is joining forces with the Lethbridge Hurricanes to spread awareness about available supports for survivors of sexual violence.
January 24, 2025 - 21:01 | Justin Sibbet | Global News - Canada
It has been nearly three years since Russian invaded the Ukraine. People who fled to Canada as refugees are now facing a new obstacle as funding for programs expires.
January 24, 2025 - 21:00 | Darya Zargar | Global News - Canada
An Alberta government task force has recommended that the use of COVID-19 vaccines be halted unless more information is provided about risk, in a report rife with suggestions that run counter to mainstream scientific consensus.The $2-million task force’s final report, released Friday, touched on several points common with disinformation campaigns such as the effectiveness of public health restrictions and masking, while also recommending some government authority over media.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in the fall of 2022, directed the government’s then-health minister to strike a...
January 24, 2025 - 20:55 | Alanna Smith, Carrie Tait | The Globe and Mail
'Why do I have to fight for something that the government of Alberta committed on, and now they're backtracking? Like, I'm homeless. We're all homeless.'
January 24, 2025 - 20:45 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
'If we don't take this as a wake up call, Canada is in big trouble. We have basically a single customer for oil and gas — that's the United States.'
January 24, 2025 - 20:20 | Karen Bartko | Global News - Canada
