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Teacher talks loom over legislative session

The B.C. government will provide more money for special-needs support in the province's public schools, and impose new training on teachers, according to Premier Christy Clark's first throne speech.

Oct 3, 2011 10:00 AM Read more >

Cities call on Hydro to freeze smart meter push

UBCM votes 55 per cent for moratorium on wireless meter rollout

Sep 30, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Clark opposes de Jong proposal to tinker with premiums

Sep 30, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Clark offers $30 million for rec facilities

Premier Christy Clark has used her first keynote address to municipal leaders to announce what she calls a "modest" $30 million fund for local recreation centres, playgrounds and trails.

Sep 30, 2011 5:00 PM Read more >

Cities oppose new spending watchdog

Many UBCM delegates fear planned watchdog on waste would itself be a waste of money

Sep 29, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. eyes higher fees to push smokers to quit

Controversial MSP premium surcharge on table: de Jong

Sep 29, 2011 6:00 AM Read more >

Dix blasts B.C. Liberals in UBCM speech

NDP leader Adrian Dix used his first speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities Thursday to attack a series of B.C. Liberal moves, from imposing a municipal auditor to restricting local government control of transit funding.

Sep 29, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Okanagan mayors seek action on key local issues

Okanagan mayors want assurances from the provincial government that funding for the gang task force will be renewed

Sep 28, 2011 7:00 PM Read more >

Experts say now is the time of year for outside painting jobs

Tips for outside painting prior to winter weather setting in

Sep 28, 2011 6:00 PM Read more >

Saturday mishap in Okanagan Falls results in death

Motorist backs over pedestrian at flea market

Sep 28, 2011 5:00 PM Read more >