Dirk Meissner
Reporter with The Canadian Press
About Dirk Meissner
Police Act report finds retired B.C. sgt-at-arms commits neglect of duty
British Columbia's recently retired sergeant-at-arms committed neglect of duty and didn't tell the truth during an investigation into misconduct at the provincial legislature, a report released on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, concluded.
B.C. premier confident former minister can 'clear the air' in RCMP investigation
A British Columbia cabinet minister who abruptly resigned last week says she has not been contacted by the RCMP and remains in the dark about the allegations that led to a criminal investigation of her conduct.
B.C. sergeant-at-arms retires after legislature spending review
The sergeant-at-arms of the British Columbia legislature announced his retirement on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, saying the damage to his reputation can no longer be fully repaired after he was placed on administrative leave last year when questions were raised about his spending.
Doctor growth in Canada more than doubles population increase over last 5 years
The number of doctors in Canada is growing at a rate more than double that of the population, says a report by the Canadian Institute of Health Information.
B.C. supports Scheer's call for federal money laundering inquiry: Eby
A national public inquiry into money laundering would be beneficial, no matter which party wins the federal election, says British Columbia's attorney general.
B.C. auditor says tighter expense rules, oversight needed at B.C. legislature
British Columbia's auditor general says the province's legislature must set higher standards for expense reporting by top administrative officials following allegations of spending abuses made by Speaker Darryl Plecas.
Bird watchers, plant lovers, nature seekers find sanctuary at oasis in city core
The bird watchers gather in the parking lot at the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, binoculars and cameras at their sides, chattering about their most recent siting of a tiny wren or a noisy warbler.
151st Cowichan Exhibition includes new category: best home-grown pot
One of Canada's oldest fall fairs is putting a new twist on its annual showcase of local livestock, produce and fruit by adding a new category for best home-grown marijuana.
Time of essence as Fraser River slide blocks spawning salmon: Wilkinson
Time is critical to find a solution to a massive obstruction in British Columbia's Fraser River as 90,000 salmon wait downstream and an estimated two million more sockeye are about to arrive, federal Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
Mount Polley mine disaster five years later; emotions, accountability unresolved
People are swimming and fishing in Quesnel Lake five years after the largest environmental mining disaster in Canadian history, but residents of Likely, B.C., are still struggling with unresolved emotions about what happened and who will be held accountable for the dam collapse at the Mount Polley mine.