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Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Clark opposes de Jong proposal to tinker with premiums
Clark offers $30 million for rec facilities

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.
Cities oppose new spending watchdog

Cities oppose new spending watchdog

Many UBCM delegates fear planned watchdog on waste would itself be a waste of money
B.C. eyes higher fees to push smokers to quit

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

Controversial MSP premium surcharge on table: de Jong
Dix blasts B.C. Liberals in UBCM speech

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.

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

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

Tips for outside painting prior to winter weather setting in

Saturday mishap in Okanagan Falls results in death

Motorist backs over pedestrian at flea market

Meetings promote energy rebates

FortisBC will be hosting community information sessions to help homeowners access government energy efficiency rebates

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Advice for job seekers