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VPD says riot charges still 'months away'

VPD says riot charges still 'months away'

Care needed to deliver strongest justice: police chief
B.C. gang strategy working, Bond says

B.C. gang strategy working, Bond says

B.C.'s two-year-old 'gangs and guns' strategy is working, and the province will continue to do its share to maintain it, Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond says.
Sto:lo sockeye catch can't be sold

Sto:lo sockeye catch can't be sold

No deal this year authorizing commercial sale of member bands' salmon
Campbell confirmed as UK ambassador

Campbell confirmed as UK ambassador

The federal government has confirmed the appointment of former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell as Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Free gym deal aims to get patients fit for surgery

Free gym deal aims to get patients fit for surgery

Fraser Health partners up with Steve Nash clubs for pilot project
Feeding the hungry

Feeding the hungry

Hope community groups partner on new food project
Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

More than 1.6 million voters sent in their ballots for B.C.'s referendum on the harmonized sales tax, a participation rate that matches the 51 per cent turnout for the 2009 B.C. election.
Hydro rate increases to be cut back

Hydro rate increases to be cut back

BC Hydro should reduce its proposed rate increases by half and prune back a corporation that has become overstaffed and micromanaged, according to a review panel appointed by the B.C. government.
Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

The B.C. government's plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general has raised concerns in local government circles, but the minister responsible says it won't mean the province is going to start telling local councils how to tax and spend money.
Waste incineration health risks to be probed

Waste incineration health risks to be probed

Medical officers would direct site-specific study for any Metro proposal