By Max Singh Canada is held up as beacon of light around the globe, one of the most desirable places to live in the…

Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world. When federal scientists and academics are warning that Canada’s climate is warming rapidly and faster than the global average, they point to what is happening to Canada’s fast-melting glaciers, ice sheets, bays, and shores.

Back in 2016, the BC Teachers’ Federation won a famous and unique victory when the Supreme Court reinstated class-size limits that had been unilaterally stripped from teacher contracts by the BC Liberal government. Those limits are now at the centre of contract negotiations between the BCTF and the NDP government.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I invite people to take time out to watch as Christmas Lights Across Canada lights up the long winter nights. From our family to yours, Sophie and I wish everyone celebrating a joyful Christmas season.”

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the NATO Leaders Meeting in London, United Kingdom. Over the last two days, Prime Minister Trudeau met with Allies to mark the 70th anniversary of the Alliance and discuss shared priorities.

British Columbians are encouraged to nominate inspiring individuals who have left a lasting legacy in their respective fields. The Order of British Columbia is one way of rewarding and recognizing those British Columbians whose extraordinary contributions and achievements have benefited B.C. and beyond.

At 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, a test of B.C.’s wireless alerting system will be conducted as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency.  

We are pleased to announce that Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program is expanding its scope to support more Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs) by starting to accept clients from Accounting, Law and Other sectors, in addition to the existing sectors of Health, Education and Technology. 

A new partnership between the B.C. government and Indigenous Tourism BC will help grow opportunities for people and tourism businesses around the province.

The Vancouver Vegetarian Society (VVS) held its first Green Gala event at the picturesque Loft at Earls Yaletown on Friday, November 1st.  By all accounts, this gorgeous evening of mingling and socializing was a huge success!