Bridging the political divide

The BC government is spending money to help non-profits buy affordable rental housing and to expand the Crown Prosecution Service. Meanwhile Kevin Falcon wants a new bridge to the North Shore. In Ottawa it’s buying season with a finalized deal for the F-35 fighter for us and a gift of surface to air missiles for Ukraine. Links B.C. plans $500M fund to keep older rental buildings with non-profits, not developers | CBC News New fund will protect thousands of renters in B.C. | BC Gov News B.C. launches Crown prosecutor hiring drive to help address repeat violent offending | CBC News Building a new North Shore bridge a ‘huge priority’ for BC Liberal leader ‘Freedom fighter’ launches petition to recall ‘dictator’ Premier David Eby Recall Petition to be Issued in Vancouver-Point Grey Electoral District | Elections BC Canada finalizes $19-billion purchase of F-35 fighter jets – The Globe and Mail Canada to purchase U.S. missile defence system for Ukraine | CBC News Canada buys Ukraine $400M air-defence system; Canadian Army still waits for such equipment Trudeau wants Alberta to spend budget surplus on carbon capture incentives | CBC News