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The District of Summerland, B.C., says it will have to spend money on keeping the town’s only, and aging, pool open. Last year, the district came up with a plan to build a new recreation centre, albeit one with a $50-million price tag. The plan also included a $25-million grant …
Read More »‘Band-aid’ solution of tent encampments on Halifax Common rejected by council
Halifax councillors have rejected a recommendation to turn parts of the Halifax Common into designated encampments for homeless people, in an evening of tense and emotional discussion over the issue. Councillors did pass other motions that include leasing private property, using municipal surplus lands and looking to campgrounds and outdoor …
Read More »Vancouver non-profit backing daycare which saw expansion rejected – BC
A Vancouver non-profit volunteer organization, Abundant Housing Vancouver, has voiced its support for a daycare that saw its application to add spaces for children rejected. Lisa McCormick and her partner own the Douglas Park Academy daycare on West 20th Avenue, with eight children enrolled at the licensed, multi-age centre in …
Read More »U.S. doctor’s offer of free medical help for Fogo Island rejected after licensing snag
When a Massachusetts doctor with Newfoundland ties heard Fogo Island has been without a permanent family doctor since June, he knew he wanted to help. But Dr. Paul Hart’s offer of three months of his medical services — for free — ran into licensing problems with the College of Physicians …
Read More »Military has tried to transfer 62 sexual offence files to civilian police — but half were rejected
Military police in Canada have tried to transfer 62 sexual assault cases to civilian police forces since last fall — but about half of those files have been declined and sent back. The Canadian Armed Forces released new figures in response to requests from CBC News and the release of a …
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