B.C. paramedics vote 97% in favour of strike action.
More than 6,000 CUPE Local 873 members voted 97% in favour of strike action; the employer says Essential Service Orders from the Labour Relations Board are still outstanding.
2026/02/18
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B.C. ambulance paramedics and dispatchers vote 97% in favour of job action
The Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. union reported that 97% of more than 6,000 members voted in favour of job action, and the union has scheduled a press conference Thursday to provide further details.
2026/02/18
Kamloops MLAs say B.C. budget falls short despite planned spending cuts
Kamloops MLAs Peter Milobar and Ward Stamer questioned the 2026 B.C. budget after Finance Minister Brenda Bailey outlined a record $13.3 billion deficit and a plan to cut 15,000 public-sector jobs over three years. They said the budget lacks timelines and detailed targets and expressed concern about cuts to capital projects and forestry spending.
2026/02/18
Tumbler Ridge shooting: Can understanding it prevent future tragedies?
The article reviews the Feb. 10 Tumbler Ridge school shooting, noting the shooter had a reported history of mental illness and prior hospitalizations, and says studying patterns in mass shootings may offer clues for prevention.
2026/02/18
Ontario Line breaks ground on elevated stretch with possible 'early 2030s' opening
The province held a groundbreaking for a three-kilometre elevated guideway and four new Ontario Line stations; Metrolinx says the project remains on track for the 'early 2030s' but will not set a firm opening date while testing and commissioning are planned.
2026/02/18
Midwinter Break looks at the fault lines of a long marriage
Midwinter Break follows Stella and Gerry, a retired Irish couple whose Amsterdam holiday brings long-standing tensions to the surface; the film is adapted from Bernard MacLaverty’s novel.
2026/02/18
NDP leadership candidates outline platforms ahead of final debate
Five NDP leadership candidates are preparing for a second and final party-organized debate in British Columbia, and the new leader will be chosen by ranked ballot with an announcement on March 29 in Winnipeg.
2026/02/18
New Mexico's unsalaried legislature asks voters to reconsider volunteer status
The New Mexico Senate narrowly approved a constitutional amendment to let voters decide in November whether to allow direct legislative pay tied to the state's median income, an effort advanced this session by younger female lawmakers who cited challenges balancing work, family and legislative duties.
2026/02/18
Jesse Jackson is remembered by Black Windsorites
Members of the Windsor‑Essex Black community recalled Jesse Jackson's advocacy for Black history and the Underground Railroad, and noted his death at age 84 during Black History Month.
2026/02/18
Shiffrin's Instagram post showed she never doubted Olympic gold
Mikaela Shiffrin pre-wrote an Instagram post and published it after winning the women's slalom at Milano-Cortina, taking gold by 1.50 seconds over Camille Rast.
2026/02/18
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