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Trudeau announces national school food program to feed 400,000 more kids per year

Trudeau announces national school food program to feed 400,000 more kids per year

OTTAWA — The upcoming federal budget will include funding for a national school food program that will aim to provide meals to 400,000 more kids per year across the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.
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B.C. provincial and federal politicians receive pay raises

B.C. provincial and federal politicians receive pay raises

Pay raises come as most working-age Canadians stifled by inflationary cost-of-living pressures and unaffordable housing, notes Canadian Taxpayers' Federation.
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Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Here's why columnist Keith Baldrey is crossing his fingers on behalf of taxpayers that major projects in works can come in on budget.
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BC Conservative Party draws support from Pierre Poilievre supporters, poll shows

BC Conservative Party draws support from Pierre Poilievre supporters, poll shows

Despite enjoying much more financial support and official opposition status, new polling shows BC United (formerly BC Liberal Party) continues to be challenged in polls by the BC Conservatives.
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ICYMI: Squamish's beloved Brackendale Art Gallery relaunches with a creative splash

ICYMI: Squamish's beloved Brackendale Art Gallery relaunches with a creative splash

‘This place is going to be magical’: How the BAG is revitalizing tradition by merging its strengthened arts and culture mandate with its heritage.
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B.C. residents to save money on energy bills with new credit

B.C. residents to save money on energy bills with new credit

The credit will start showing up after April 15.
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Two separate crashes in Surrey over the long weekend leave people with serious injuries

Two separate crashes in Surrey over the long weekend leave people with serious injuries

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.
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Ingrid Rice cartoon — Why April Fools' Day?

Ingrid Rice cartoon — Why April Fools' Day?

Political cartoonist Ingrid Rice takes aim at politicians and taxes.
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Squamish’s Act Alive TROUPE brings 'The Wedding Singer: The Musical' to Eagle Eye Theatre

Squamish’s Act Alive TROUPE brings 'The Wedding Singer: The Musical' to Eagle Eye Theatre

Experience the high energy, humour and heartwarming moments of this beloved classic brought to life by 18 Squamish performers.
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