https://bc.ctvnews.ca/uber-calls-b-c-gig-worker-wages-job-protections-unreasonable-1.6925388
Ride-hailing company Uber is slamming the British Columbia government's decision to impose minimum wages and basic labour protections for gig workers, saying the province is set to drive up costs for residents and drive down demand for local businesses.
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/courtenay-comox-conservative-candidate-drops-out-after-social-media-posts-surface-8894009
Since-deleted posts by Damon Scrase, who was nominated in January, include a 2022 post calling some Pride parade participants “degenerates”
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/drag-performance-among-hits-at-chinatown-festival-that-highlighted-cultural-diversity-8850031
Awakening Chinatown showcased cultural diversity of Chinese Canadian society
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/police-board-to-invite-rights-commissioner-to-hear-impact-of-cancelling-school-liaison-officer-program-8790858
The board plans to invite commissioner Kasari Govender to an open board meeting to hear a presentation from VicPD and the mobile youth service team
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/11-year-old-intensive-care-hockey-practice-1.7060294
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canucks-hoglander-ejected-from-game-vs-sharks-for-intent-to-injure/
Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander was assessed a match penalty and ejected from the game against the San Jose Sharks for intent to injure forward Kevin Labanc.
https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/poilievre-promises-to-build-more-housing-on-vancouver-island-visit-1.6646134
The leader of the federal Conservative Party of Canada has wrapped up a two-day tour of Vancouver Island, trying to swing votes in an NDP stronghold well ahead of any mandated election in October 2025.
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/island-farms-plant-problem-fixed-milk-processing-and-delivery-back-on-track-7826661
Island Farms milk products were in short supply in some capital region grocery stores over the weekend
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/crd-purchases-former-royal-oak-golf-course-7775481
The regional district says it will work with local First Nations and consult the public in developing a long-term management plan for the 27-acre property, which is adjacent to Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
https://www.timescolonist.com/life/halloween-map-4676642
Check out our interactive map featuring frightful displays and Halloween events around the capital region — and be sure to add your own!
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