Premila D'Sa
About Premila D'Sa
Premila D'Sa covers federal policy for Vancouver and B.C. thanks to a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative and the Government of Canada.
B.C. announces $1.7-billion contract for Broadway subway project
Premier John Horgan said the 5.7-kilometre subway line will extend SkyTrain service from VCC-Clark Station to Broadway and Arbutus in Vancouver and create a transit system he hopes will be “the envy of North America.”
Canada is way behind on pledge to reduce methane emissions: analysis
Five environmental organizations released an analysis of the government’s recent emissions modelling, which shows that under current federal regulations, Canada will only reduce methane emissions by 29 per cent by 2025.
How a B.C. snow plow dispute made its way to the Supreme Court of Canada
One woman's dispute with the city of Nelson could change the way future liability cases are handled in Canada.
Trudeau reaches out to B.C. on virtual tour
In lieu of his in-person visit to the region, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved meetings with B.C. leaders online on Wednesday.
New Indigenous advisory committee has no power over Canada’s energy projects
The committee, created to enhance Indigenous relations, has no decision-making power with oil and energy projects.
B.C. teachers want federal funding used to help reduce class sizes
As the first day of school quickly approaches, teachers still aren't sure if they can meet physical distancing requirements.
COVID-19 health measures exacerbated opioid crisis: Canada's top doctor
Canada’s top doctor says public health measures put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 may have made it harder for people who use drugs to access needed support.
Nurses call on Trudeau to bring back national chief nursing officer
Bringing back a chief to represent nurses on the federal level could bridge gaps in the country’s overwhelmed health-care system, a nursing association says.