Outreach workers say the City of Victoria shouldn’t bother developing a plan to better enforce its bylaw against daytime sheltering. They say enforcing the rule won’t work because there’s nowhere for people to go.
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Vancouver police seek help finding violent offender wanted Canada-wide
Police in Vancouver are appealing to the public for help finding a man who failed to return to his halfway house this week.
Woman found dead in suitcase in Newfoundland; spouse found dead, suspected in killing
Police in St. John’s, N.L., say a woman’s body was found in a suitcase in the city’s downtown this week and her spouse — who was found dead a day prior — is suspected of killing her.
Every U.S. state has it’s version of DCPD, right?
Do your clients visit the U.S. often? If the answer’s ‘yes,’ take a review of their collision coverage because not every U.S. state has a direct compensation for property damage (DCPD) regime. “There are a number of really large insurers…The post Every U.S. state has it’s version of DCPD, right? appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
More than 250 wildfires in B.C. as hot and dry weather persists
More than 250 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as much of the province continues to bake under a heat wave that is expected to last into next week.
Some flights at Vancouver airport impacted by global technology outage
A number of scheduled flights at the Vancouver airport have been affected by the massive technology outage affecting companies and services around the world.
Local roundup: Carleton joins Olympic team; Strong wins IBL award
Chatham’s Bridget Carleton is joining Canada’s Olympic women’s basketball team in Europe to continue its preparations for the Paris Games.
How a new 911 system in Ontario could improve public safety
An upgrade to 911 systems in Ontario is setting the stage for more efficient emergency responses, in what one official calls “public safety’s Halley’s comet moment.”
‘A real lag’: B.C. mayor disappointed by communication from wildfire service
Ashcroft Mayor Barbara Roden says there was alack of communication from the BC Wildfire Service when responding to the rapidly growing Shetland Creek wildfire.
‘We’re finding it challenging’: Local brewery concerned about selection options at Liquor Marts
A craft beverage company feels Manitoba’s Liquor Marts need to boost the number of local drinks on their shelves. However, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries said craft labels get significant showing inside Liquor Marts with more than 500 local products on offer.
