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$30M uranium buyout sparks accusations

$30M uranium buyout sparks accusations

The B.C. government's settlement to cancel a uranium mining claim cost millions more because of political interference, NDP MLAs say.
South coast treaty going to local vote

South coast treaty going to local vote

More than a year after negotiators finished their work, the federal government has formally approved a treaty with the Tla'amin Nation.
Province honours O’Rourke

Province honours O’Rourke

Victoria’s Government House held some very special guests at the investiture ceremony for recipients of the Order of British Columbia.
Candidates announce their intentions

Candidates announce their intentions

The political candidates for the municipality, regional district and school district have finally stepped out of the shadows.
Cougar on the prowl in the Similkameen

Cougar on the prowl in the Similkameen

Upon reaching his horse pasture, he was shocked and horrified to see his one horse down and torn apart.
Sun setting on foreign ferries?

Sun setting on foreign ferries?

An $8 billion federal contract for Coast Guard and navy ships could mean the end of ferries built in foreign shipyards, B.C. government officials say.
Interim CEO defends disabled care

Interim CEO defends disabled care

As the opposition kept up the political pressure on the B.C. Liberal government to halt the closure of group homes for developmentally disabled people, the interim CEO of the agency responsible held a rare news conference at the B.C. legislature Wednesday.
BC Hydro CEO quits for new job

BC Hydro CEO quits for new job

Seventeen months after moving from the Vancouver Olympics to CEO of BC Hydro, Dave Cobb is leaving the utility at the end of November.
Pressure grows for disability support

Pressure grows for disability support

A B.C. Liberal MLA has joined opposition calls for an overhaul of services to developmentally disabled people.
Annual flu shot season begins

Annual flu shot season begins

Doctors' offices, clinics and pharmacies have begun the annual influenza vaccination program, which is free for seniors and children between six and 23 months old.