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New penalties proposed for public disorder

Attorney General Shirley Bond has introduced changes to B.C. law that present new options for street disorder, unsafe driving and other provincial offences.

Oct 6, 2011 9:00 AM Read more >

Foot-dragging on farmland fixes: Auditor

'Negligible progress' on steps to protect ALR

Oct 5, 2011 6:00 AM Read more >

New ID cards go beyond health care

The replacement for B.C.'s CareCard will provide online access to medical records, and may also be used to confirm B.C. residence and age while keeping other information private.

Oct 5, 2011 6:00 AM Read more >

Terry Fox's legacy

Gold Trail schools run for Terry Fox

Oct 4, 2011 4:00 PM Read more >

Premier wants riot trials broadcast

Attorney General Shirley Bond has ordered Crown prosecutors to ask judges to allow TV and radio coverage of court proceedings for those accused of participating in the Stanley Cup riot in June. But even if it happens, it will be highly restricted.

Oct 4, 2011 11:00 AM Read more >

Seat belt laws re-enforced

September was Occupant Restraint Month

Oct 4, 2011 9:00 AM Read more >

Gold Trail goes to elders for advice

School District 74 gathers input for Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement.

Oct 4, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >

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 5:00 PM Read more >

BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

Civic delegates urge caution on smart meters, oil exports and P3 projects

Oct 3, 2011 6:00 AM Read more >

Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Clark opposes de Jong proposal to tinker with premiums

Sep 30, 2011 7:00 PM Read more >