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First shots over the bow in B.C. teacher talks

First shots over the bow in B.C. teacher talks

With the carrot being stability in schools come September, the BC Teachers' Federation is holding out the stick of teachers' job action in a bid to speed up provincial contract negotiations.
Fraser River threatens three homes on Ballam Road in Chilliwack

Fraser River threatens three homes on Ballam Road in Chilliwack

Eight thousand sandbags were used by Chilliwack firefighters Monday to protect a Ballam Road home after a bank of the Fraser River failed and the water came rushing in.
Elbows up as legislature winds down

Elbows up as legislature winds down

Metro Vancouver may be hit with a second carbon tax

Lekstrom says Victoria won't share existing tax flow with TransLink

Penner talks crime and punishment with Chamber

Twenty-three people are alive today because of B.C.'s tougher drinking-and-driving legislation, Attorney-General Barry Penner told Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce members last Friday.
Clark takes her seat in B.C. legislature

Clark takes her seat in B.C. legislature

Premier Christy Clark took her seat in the B.C. legislature Monday, to square off with the NDP opposition for the first time since being selected as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party.

Mountain murder charge laid

A murder charge has finally been laid in the case of a Mountain Institution inmate found dead in his cell shared with another prisoner.

‘Shared ownership’ is not on the table: Yale Chief

Yale First Nation Chief Robert Hope says he’s willing to talk with Sto:lo leaders to ease their concerns over the treaty that will effectively give the small band control over the lucrative Fraser Canyon fishery.
Canadian postal workers set to strike Friday

Canadian postal workers set to strike Friday

Mail service may shut down Friday unless Canada Post and its unionized workers reach a deal to avert a strike.
Millions of HST ballots ready to mail

Millions of HST ballots ready to mail