Sonal Gupta

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Rochelle Baker |Sonal Gupta

Controversial Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn ended his successful campaign the same way he started it: by keeping his whereabouts secret and avoiding questions from the media. Gunn, whose inflammatory social media history drew national attention and widespread calls for his removal as candidate, was elected in North Island-Powell River with 39 per cent of the vote. He flipped the riding, defeating NDP candidate Tanille Johnston, who garnered 33 per cent of the vote.

2 weeks ago | nationalobserver.com | Rochelle Baker |Sonal Gupta

Controversial Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn ended his successful campaign the same way he started it: by keeping his whereabouts secret and avoiding questions from the media. Gunn, whose inflammatory social media history drew national attention and widespread calls for his removal as candidate , was elected in North Island-Powell River with 39 per cent of the vote. He flipped the riding, defeating NDP candidate Tanille Johnston, who garnered 33 per cent of the vote.

1 month ago | energeticcity.ca | Natasha Bulowski |Bob Mackin |Max Bowder |Sonal Gupta

OTTAWA, ON - Canada's federal government provided $29.6 billion in financial support to the oil and gas industry in 2024, according to a new analysis by Environmental Defence. The analysis, published on April 3rd, took stock of direct grants, tax breaks, loans and loan guarantees from the federal government and its Crown corporations to the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. The 2024 tally is about $11 billion higher than 2023.

1 month ago | energeticcity.ca | Bob Mackin |Max Bowder |Sonal Gupta |Steven Berard

SMITHERS, B.C. - Three Indigenous protesters who blocked the construction of the Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline, which starts in Dawson Creek, may not be sentenced until November after being found guilty of contempt of court. During a Thursday, April 3rd hearing at B.C. Supreme Court in Smithers, Justice Michael Tammen said his schedule and the time needed for pre-sentencing reports have delayed the three-day hearing until fall.

1 month ago | energeticcity.ca | Steven Berard |Ed Hitchins |Max Bowder |Sonal Gupta

Weeks after a cyber attack that brought down city services, Fort St. John's My City Hall's bill-paying platform is now working again. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Fort St. John residents who prefer to pay their bills online via My City Hall can now do so again. As of Wednesday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m., the online platform has been restored to full functionality by city staff.