Costs of recycling shakeup under fire at UBCM

Civic leaders spar with head of Multi Material BC over blue box changes coming next spring

Sep 16, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

Richmond MLA John Yap questions booze sales in grocery stores

The B.C. government's consultation on liquor reform has begun with a debate about allowing alcoholic beverage sales in grocery stores.

Sep 16, 2013 9:00 AM Read more >

Smart meter holdouts face stiff fees from BC Hydro

$35 a month for manual readings, or else $20 a month plus a one-time $100 fee to disable radio

Sep 13, 2013 2:00 PM Read more >

MMBC gives cities more time to decide recycling role

Civic leaders had protested Sept. 16 deadline, contract terms

Sep 13, 2013 5:00 AM Read more >

Hydro rates going up, 'but not 26%'

Energy Minister Bill Bennett has denied reports that BC Hydro rates are poised to go up more than 26 per cent in the next two years.

Sep 11, 2013 2:00 PM Read more >

Cities in revolt over demands of new recycling bosses

Mayors say unfair MMBC offer means higher costs or worse service, newspaper firms balk at terms

Sep 11, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

B.C. legislature likely silent until spring, says de Jong

The B.C. government is not planning to recall the legislature for a fall session, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Tuesday.

Sep 10, 2013 6:00 PM Read more >

Leader Adrian Dix to announce his future with BC NDP next week

Adrian Dix is expected to announce next week whether he will continue as leader of the B.C. New Democratic Party.

Sep 10, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >

Sensible BC's 90-day marijuana legalization drive begins

A 90-day countdown began Monday for a petition drive to force the effective legalization of simple possession of marijuana in B.C.

Sep 9, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >

Tanker research 'subsidy' to Enbridge, Greens say

Elizabeth May accuses the Conservative government of "doing Enbridge's homework" on oil spill hazards off B.C.'s North Coast

Sep 4, 2013 12:00 PM Read more >