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New research has revealed details of the life of Canada's first Filipino immigrant, who spent much of his life living on B.C.'s Bowen Island.
April 11, 2024 - 21:04 | | Global News - Canada
A B.C. woman is facing multiple criminal charges, accused of diverting over $1.8 million from her employer to her personal bank accounts to buy an expensive car, gold and a property, according to court documents obtained by CBC News.
April 11, 2024 - 21:03 | | CBC News - Canada
BC Housing is warning of scammers targeting recipients of a support scheme for elderly low-income renters, just one day after it was announced.The housing agency says in a “fraud alert” on its website and social media that it will never use text messages to invite recipients to claim benefits.It comes after the province announced on Tuesday that it was granting a $430 benefit to the roughly 20,000 seniors in the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program, also known as SAFER.
April 11, 2024 - 21:00 | | The Globe and Mail
Alberta’s advanced education minister is rejecting concerns her government’s proposed gatekeeping law would lead to political interference and jeopardize $500-million of federal funding for academic research in the province.A bill introduced this week by Premier Danielle Smith, if passed, would give her government veto power over future deals between Ottawa and any entity regulated by the province, including municipalities and post-secondary schools.“The desire is not to impede academic freedom,” Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney told reporters Thursday.
April 11, 2024 - 20:54 | Lisa Johnson | The Globe and Mail
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith accused the federal government of using ideology to dictate how funding is distributed to both municipalities and post-secondaries in the province.
April 11, 2024 - 20:50 | Adam MacVicar | Global News - Canada
As Alberta prepares for what's expected to be a busy fire season ahead, many municipalities are restricting fire activities.
April 11, 2024 - 20:21 | Jennifer Ivanov | Global News - Canada
