ALBAS: Digital service tax could have Online News Act-like repercussions
Merritt MP Dan Albas talks about the federal government’s possible service tax on certain digital outlets.
by Merritt Herald | Oct 26, 2023
Merritt MP Dan Albas talks about the federal government’s possible service tax on certain digital outlets.
by Marius Auer | Jun 22, 2022
The federal government has released a statement recognizing June as National Indigenous History Month, acknowledging both the importance of Indigenous culture and experiences, and the horrifying mistreatment of Indigenous people throughout the colonial history of Canada.
by Izaiah Reyes | Mar 23, 2022
On Tuesday, March 22, the federal government issued a statement saying they will be committing an additional $30 Million towards watershed security projects for BC.
by Izaiah Reyes | Mar 17, 2022
On Sunday, March 13, the Federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair, paid a visit to Merritt to meet with the City Council and visit some of the individuals who were affected by the November 2021 floods.
by Morgan Hampton | Mar 17, 2022
Hundreds of residents remain displaced, and while the City is working to repair infrastructure and return people to their homes, Councillor Tony Luck said that much of the work is now dependent on government funding.
by Merritt Herald | Mar 28, 2018
B.C. missing original 2020 target, needs big reduction by 2030 B.C. is one of the few Canadian...
by Merritt Herald | Feb 21, 2018
A year ago, this column described the Justin Trudeau government’s plan to borrow and spend...
by Merritt Herald | Jan 31, 2018
I have in several of my previous weekly MP Reports covered the topic of...
by Merritt Herald | Jan 23, 2018
There has been some confusion and misunderstanding regarding changes to the Canada Summer...
by Merritt Herald | Oct 19, 2017
With the federal government set to legalize marijuana next summer, one Merritt city councillor...
by Merritt Herald | Mar 15, 2017
This week the House of Commons is adjourned and will resume next week with the much...
by Merritt Herald | Feb 20, 2017
By: Kamloops This Week British Columbia will receive $10 million from the federal...
by Merritt Herald | Jul 19, 2016
Recently the federal government announced a tentative deal with the majority of Canadian provinces...
by Merritt Herald | Jun 28, 2016
The House of Commons was scheduled to sit for three days last week before adjourning for the...
by Merritt Herald | Jun 10, 2016
Conayt Friendship Society received some long-awaited good news this week, as the federal minister...
by Merritt Herald | May 16, 2016
An issue with federal funding is looming like a dark cloud over the Conayt Friendship Society in...
by Merritt Herald | Mar 29, 2016
This week the Liberal government tabled the first budget for the 42nd Parliament in Ottawa. As...
by Merritt Herald | Jan 6, 2015
One aspect that I enjoy most about being a member of Parliament is the great diversity of citizens...
by Merritt Herald | May 27, 2014
Last week was an unusually partisan one in the House of Commons — even by Ottawa standards. At...
by Merritt Herald | Mar 6, 2014
A local medical marijuana user is dreading April 1. That’s the date she will no longer be legally...