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NDP members pass motion for B.C. government to investigate forestry company

NDP members pass motion for B.C. government to investigate forestry company

The motion, passed by members of the BC NDP Kamloops-North Thompson Electoral District Association, comes amid a federal investigation into Paper Excellence and will be voted on at the party's provincial council meeting next month.
Rob Shaw: What's in a name? Victory, BC United and leader Kevin Falcon hope

Rob Shaw: What's in a name? Victory, BC United and leader Kevin Falcon hope

New name, new leader, new candidates aim for new electoral result
Police 'upping patrols' after teen fatally stabbed on Metro Vancouver bus

Police 'upping patrols' after teen fatally stabbed on Metro Vancouver bus

Surrey RCMP call the stabbings "disturbing."
B.C. creates enforcement teams in 12 communities to tackle repeat violent offenders

B.C. creates enforcement teams in 12 communities to tackle repeat violent offenders

NANAIMO, B.C. — The British Columbia government says it's forming teams of police, prosecutors and probation officers to tackle repeat violent offenders in an effort to improve public safety.
Enrolment jump leads to bigger SD43 school budget — and more portables

Enrolment jump leads to bigger SD43 school budget — and more portables

Immigration is placing increased demands on schools, but the School District 43 budget expects to hire more teachers, education assistants and support staff — and install new portables.
Ryan Reynolds' tribute shirt for Port Coquitlam hero raises $1M in pre-sale funds

Ryan Reynolds' tribute shirt for Port Coquitlam hero raises $1M in pre-sale funds

The milestone is reached on the same day Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope 43 years ago.
Falcon makes last speech as leader of BC Liberals in Coquitlam

Falcon makes last speech as leader of BC Liberals in Coquitlam

Falcon spoke to 100 people in Coquitlam hours ahead of his opposition party rebranding its name to "BC United."
Prime Minister Trudeau says it's up to provinces to make Orange Shirt Day a holiday

Prime Minister Trudeau says it's up to provinces to make Orange Shirt Day a holiday

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is encouraging provinces and territories to step up reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples but stopped short of saying they should make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, commonly called Or
'We need more people': B.C.'s struggling construction industry gets $540K boost

'We need more people': B.C.'s struggling construction industry gets $540K boost

The financial boost towards the construction sector is a start, but more is needed to keep up, says the BC Construction Association.
'Partnership' brings 63 units of affordable housing to Port Coquitlam — and more in Coquitlam

'Partnership' brings 63 units of affordable housing to Port Coquitlam — and more in Coquitlam

A $36.1-million housing project is rising in Port Coquitlam, and a partnership between Metro Vancouver and the province will help fund new affordable units for Coquitlam.