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Citizens’ arrest legislation ensures victims rights are protected: says McLeod

Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo was pleased recently when the Prime Minister announced the Citizen’s Arrest and Self-Defence Act

Possible acquisition of Dutch Lake School

Don’t forget that the board of School District 73 will hold a public hearing next Monday, March 7, to discuss what to do with Dutch Lake School
PIN mailing delay hits B.C. Liberal race

PIN mailing delay hits B.C. Liberal race

Access code numbers mailed out to B.C. Liberal members hadn't arrived in parts of B.C. by Friday, forcing the party to try reaching thousands of members by phone so they can participate in their first-ever electronic leadership vote Saturday.
Facial analysis unveiling driver's licence fraudsters

Facial analysis unveiling driver's licence fraudsters

ICBC technology flags more than 600 suspected ID thieves
Abbotsford doctor guilty of influence peddling

Abbotsford doctor guilty of influence peddling

VICTORIA – An Abbotsford doctor has pleaded guilty to two charges related to influencing B.C. government officials who were in charge of his contracts to provide electronic health systems.

China marketing opens way for Vavenby – Pat Bell

Canfor recently announced it plans to reopen its Vavenby sawmill operation. Most of the mill's production is scheduled to go to the United States, but that doesn't mean the provincial government's efforts to increase lumber exports to China had nothing to do with the reopening, according to Pat Bell, B.C.'s minister of forests, mines and lands
B.C. Liberals raise big money

B.C. Liberals raise big money

Anti-Gadhafi protest in Victoria

Anti-Gadhafi protest in Victoria

Tax banks, restore student grants: Dix

Tax banks, restore student grants: Dix

NDP leadership candidate Adrian Dix wants to tax financial institutions in B.C. and use part of the proceeds to restore a grant program for post-secondary students.

Canfor shows recovery

Canfor’s recent announcement that it plans to spend $24 million upgrading its Vavenby mill is just part of $62 million in capital upgrades planned for its Vavenby, Polar and Plateau operations in B.C. as the company recovers from the recent recession.