"Eighteen months ago, our first survey showed British Columbians were extremely unhappy with how government, law enforcement and the health care system were addressing public disorder, public safety, retail crime, and mental health and addictions issues. This latest survey shows little has changed."
This despite a trade deal between both provinces that allows Albertans to buy directly from wine producers in B.C..
In April, Alberta spiked its flat fee on wine while also introducing a "value added charge" for any bottle worth more than $11.25 - a move Wine Growers of BC CEO Jeff Guignard isn't happy about.
One of the co-founders of the Save our Streets Coalition (SOS) believes the federal government can do more to crack down on repeat offenders as well as provide a full continuum of care for those suffering from addiction and mental illness.
The group sat down with the federal Liberals BC caucus on Monday in Kelowna to discuss these issues as well as bail reform.
With advance voting underway in B.C.'s provincial election, the major parties are offering competing plans on affordability, health care, housing and the economy.
Lastly, Chief Civilian Director Jessica Berglund raised concerns that officers didn’t notify the IIO right away.
The agency was instead notified by a family member nearly a month later.
