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FREDERICTON — As he looks ahead to an election year, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he has no intention of backing down on his government's changes to the province's policy on gender identity in schools.

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing some transit employees in British Columbia's Lower Mainland says disruptions could happen in January after members voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike mandate earlier this month.

VICTORIA — Some British Columbia workers will be ringing in changes on Jan. 1, including new rules for those who work with asbestos and other requirements to help injured employees get back on the job.

"You continue to express remorse for the offence," stated the Parole Board of Canada.

Environment Canada says the high winds may damage roof shingles and windows in the affected zone and power outages may occur.

There are barriers around the tower and no activity is apparent at RidgeView Place, as the owner sues the seller, builder, engineers and the City of Langford.

B.C. Ferries cancelled sailings on several routes Monday as strong winds hit Vancouver Island and the B.C. coast, knocking down trees and leaving thousands without power.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued weather alerts for two Vancouver Island regions, warning of potential ocean waves reaching up to seven metres on Wednesday.

VANCOUVER — Power restoration work is underway in British Columbia on Tuesday after heavy rains and strong winds in parts of the province left thousands of households without power. BC Hydro said in a statement that at its peak at around 2 a.m.