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Column: The problem with Ottawa's fiscal responsibility message

Column: The problem with Ottawa's fiscal responsibility message

Canadians need a "modest spending restraint" to see truly balanced government books, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation claims.
Disbarred B.C. lawyer’s trust account subject to unexplained wealth order application

Disbarred B.C. lawyer’s trust account subject to unexplained wealth order application

B.C. Director of Civil Forfeiture seeks the forfeiture of about $3.5 million held in the trust account of now-disbarred lawyer Ronald Pelletier, whose misconduct included money laundering, according to the Law Society of B.C.
Ottawa ending earthquake notification account on Twitter

Ottawa ending earthquake notification account on Twitter

Federal government will stop updating X.com account in January
Tri-Cities Today: December 16, 2023

Tri-Cities Today: December 16, 2023

Enjoy the music, hockey games and holiday parties in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody today: Dec. 16, 2023.
Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia

Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia

MONTREAL — The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more people are diagnosed with dementia or cognitive impairments. 
Driver who nearly hit protester charged with assault, dangerous driving

Driver who nearly hit protester charged with assault, dangerous driving

A video of the incident shows the man getting out of the car after driving it onto the sidewalk and telling a protester to ‘go back to Jordan’
Navy chief petty officer acquitted of sexually assaulting crewmate in Vancouver harbour

Navy chief petty officer acquitted of sexually assaulting crewmate in Vancouver harbour

David Wilson said he twice asked for and received consent for sexual activity.
North Vancouver's Rice Lake has an 'invasive feces' problem

North Vancouver's Rice Lake has an 'invasive feces' problem

Metro Vancouver staff have posted signs asking people to stop pooping in the woods
How long does it take to get a Canadian passport in Metro Vancouver?

How long does it take to get a Canadian passport in Metro Vancouver?

There is also a new Canadian passport design that includes enhanced security features and artwork.
'Tone it down!': B.C. homeowner gets nasty letter over Christmas decorations

'Tone it down!': B.C. homeowner gets nasty letter over Christmas decorations

The letter used coarse language, describing the Sooke, B.C., house as 'the joke of the neighbourhood' for using so many Christmas decorations.