Joey Hillier of Alberta was arrested in Regina for drug trafficking. Regina Police Seize 44g Fentanyl, Prevent 50,000 Doses in Major Bust Regina fentanyl seizure prevents 35,000 doses from reaching streets as Alberta man faces trafficking and weapons charges. Daily News Saskatchewan Steve Cogbill Sep 1, 2026 — 3 min read
Cardinal Marc Ouellet wins defamation case in Quebec court. Quebec Court Clears Cardinal Ouellet, Orders $100K Defamation Payment Cardinal Ouellet wins a Quebec defamation case as a judge orders his accuser to pay $100,000 in damages. Daily News Quebec Steve Cogbill Sep 1, 2026 — 3 min read
Education and Child Care Minister Lisa Beare announces new child care spaces in Nanaimo, BC. BC Schools Add 1,200 New Child Care Spaces Across 22 Districts BC school child care expands with 1,200 new licensed spaces across 22 districts, including 183 in Nanaimo-Ladysmith. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Sep 1, 2026 — 4 min read
FOI records show B.C. developed a U.S. digital advertising campaign on softwood lumber duties through late October 2025, then cancelled it on November 3 without any budget figure appearing in the release. B.C. Cancelled Its Softwood Lumber Tariff Ad Campaign Before a Single Ad Ran FOI records show B.C.'s U.S. softwood lumber ad campaign went from concept package to cancelled in five days, with no budget figure anywhere in the release. Government Files British Columbia Steve Cogbill Sep 1, 2026 — 7 min read
BC marine unions campaign for local ferry construction amid trade dispute with China. BC Marine Unions Demand Local Ferry Construction Amid Trade Dispute BC Ferries unions demand local construction after four new vessels are awarded to China, putting B.C. shipbuilding jobs at stake. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 31, 2026 — 4 min read
Estate planning has a way of moving up the list once there are kids in the picture. LegalWills.ca Review: I Finally Made My Will Online in BC I'd been putting off writing a will for six years. Here's what it was actually like to do it online in British Columbia — the cost, the time, and the part that trips people up. Canadian Guides British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 31, 2026 — 12 min read
Federal government matches donations for BC wildfire relief until September 2026. Canada Matches Donations for BC Wildfires Relief Until September 2026 BC wildfire donations will be matched by Ottawa, doubling Red Cross relief and recovery support for affected communities. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 31, 2026 — 4 min read
Premier Susan Holt announces a review of New Brunswick's fracking moratorium. New Brunswick Premier Launches Review of Decade-Old Fracking Ban Amid Tariff Pressure New Brunswick fracking ban faces a five-month review as Premier Susan Holt weighs economic growth, safety and public concerns. Daily News New Brunswick Steve Cogbill Aug 30, 2026 — 4 min read
A Kensington educational assistant faces assault charges involving an 8-year-old student. Kensington Woman Charged with Assaulting 8-Year-Old Student at School P.E.I. educational assistant faces seven assault charges involving an eight-year-old student at a Kensington elementary school. Daily News Prince Edward Island Steve Cogbill Aug 30, 2026 — 3 min read
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils a Lake Ontario sign amid tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Ontario Premier Unveils Lake Ontario Sign Amid US Tensions Lake Ontario sign unveiled by Doug Ford counters Trump’s renaming order as Canada-US tensions deepen over trade and sovereignty. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Aug 29, 2026 — 3 min read
Federal government matches donations for BC wildfire recovery efforts. Federal Government Matches Donations for BC Wildfire Recovery Efforts BC wildfire donations will be matched by Ottawa as Summerland rebuilds after about 150 structures were destroyed or damaged. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 29, 2026 — 4 min read
Saskatoon removes infected elm trees to combat Dutch elm disease spread. Saskatoon Confirms 22 Dutch Elm Disease Cases, Plans Tree Removals Dutch elm disease has infected 22 Saskatoon trees, prompting removals in College Park and Caswell Hill to protect healthy elms. Daily News Saskatchewan Steve Cogbill Aug 28, 2026 — 4 min read
