Legislature protest was unacceptable, says premier Horgan

Credit to Author: Rob Shaw| Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 02:06:39 +0000

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says anti-pipeline protests that blockaded the legislature and threaten to shut down other B.C. government buildings later this week are unacceptable and are doing little to sway his government or public opinion. “I respect people’s right to speak to power and to assemble peacefully at the legislature,” Horgan said Wednesday. “But […]

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Ghost fishing gear, 'snowdrifts' of foam major hurdles in ocean cleanup: B.C. government report

Credit to Author: Tiffany Crawford| Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 20:57:35 +0000

Fishing nets, buoy balls, plastic net bags, oyster trays, and long lines are just some of the marine debris choking wildlife and breaking down to micro plastics in the ocean. So what can B.C. do about it?

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Ghost gear, 'snowdrifts' of foam major hurdles in ocean cleanup: B.C. government report

Credit to Author: Tiffany Crawford| Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:00:09 +0000

Fishing nets, buoy balls, plastic net bags, oyster trays, and long lines are just some of the marine debris choking wildlife and breaking down to micro plastics in the ocean. So what can B.C. do about it?

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Huge ICBC overhaul moves B.C. to no-fault auto insurance, trims rates 20 per cent in 2021

Credit to Author: Rob Shaw| Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:00:59 +0000

Premier John Horgan unveiled Thursday the largest reforms to auto insurance since the creation of the Insurance Corp. of B.C. more than four decades ago, as his government struggles to stop continuing financial losses at ICBC.

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