National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make Sept. 30 a paid statutory holiday marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Labour Minister Harry Bains introduced a bill in the legislature Tuesday, saying the holiday will be observed this September and every Sept. 30 afterwards. He says the B.C. holiday follows the federal … Continue reading National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.