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B.C. Premier David Eby says he shared plans to put a "temporary pause on a number of sections" of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, known as DRIPA, for up to three years in a meeting Thursday morning with First Nations leaders.

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"What he’s proposing now is to amend DRIPA to put the provisions he’s concerned about on hold for up to three years" or until the Supreme Court of Canada hears two major court cases related to DRIPA and Aboriginal title.

Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act that came into effect in April 2024 prohibit driving Level 3 or higher automated vehicles, which don't require a person to drive the car at all.

"The Cowichan Sweater is distinctly Quw'utsun. Knit in one piece, by hand, it represents generations of cultural continuity at home while showcasing expert craftsmanship abroad," said Cindy Daniels, elected chief of Cowichan Tribes.

"For many of our families, knitting has been a financial lifeline and a powerful example of Quw'utsun entrepreneurship."

Near the end of Lowan’s video, Valeriote and fellow Green MLA Rob Botterell pop up, talking about how Glumac should consult B.C.'s conflict of interest commissioner.

The B.C. NDP said Glumac did so more than two months ago.

In a letter dated Jan. 9 that was distributed by the NDP on Friday, Commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor wrote that Glumac's $4,000 investment in AIQ was "not substantial" and that "it is highly unlikely that a decision would come before you that would meaningfully affect AIQ’s value." "I am therefore satisfied that no concerns are likely to arise under the Members’ Conflict of Interest Act in relation to your holdings in AIQ," said Schnoor.

The motion passed on Thursday with cross-party support. Armstrong, and Independent MLAs Dallas Brodie and Jordan Kealy, voted against it.

Seale also welcomes the international promotion and hopes governments prioritize strengthening the supply chain within Canada as well.

For example, Ontario gets around 41 to 48 per cent of its blueberries from the U.S. even when B.C. is still in its fresh season, according to the B.C. Blueberry Council.

A few weekends ago, his Vancouver Island map won first place in the reference category at the CaGIS Map Design Competition, an international contest. In 2024, his Sea-to-Sky map won the same award as well as "best of show."

A delegation representing caregivers in the Oceanside region of mid-Vancouver Island, B.C., delivered a petition to Qualicum Beach town council on Wednesday, asking for more respite and seniors care facilities in the area.

cross-posted from: /c/oceanside_bc

The Hamilton Marsh is a 360-acre parcel of land, located along Highway 4, just north of Nanaimo, B.C., near the Town of Qualicum Beach. The wetlands are a major part of the French Creek watershed and is home to over 120 species of birds.

The Hamilton Marsh is a 360-acre parcel of land, located along Highway 4, just north of Nanaimo, B.C., near the Town of Qualicum Beach. The wetlands are a major part of the French Creek watershed and is home to over 120 species of birds.

Dix said bids will be assessed on criteria, including data sovereignty, environmental benefits, First Nations participation and price, to ensure “power is directed to industries that provide the greatest benefit.”

Meanwhile, three ads have been appearing on a billboard along the highway through Ladysmith, B.C., the small town in which Anderson grew up and now lives, about 88 kilometres north of Victoria. All of them are directed at Anderson specifically, offering to help connect her to her Finnish roots.