Premier axes ex-MLA's earthquake contract

Premier Christy Clark moved quickly Wednesday to end criticism over a $140,000 contract to former Chilliwack politician John Les

Mar 12, 2014 7:00 PM Read more >

Island residents blast cuts to BC Ferries

Hundreds gather on legislature lawn to call for the provincial government to cancel cuts to low-usage routes due in April

Mar 11, 2014 9:00 AM Read more >

Earthquake appointment draws NDP ire

Former Chilliwack MLA John Les gets second government appointment, to head emergency preparedness project

Mar 11, 2014 9:00 AM Read more >

Business alliance to battle MMBC recycling fees

Groups urge B.C. government to 'press pause' on recycling shift for containers, paper

Mar 10, 2014 7:00 PM Read more >

Chief coroner to chair mill inquest

Lisa Lapointe says coroner's inquest can look at evidence found to be inadmissible in court after Burns Lake sawmill fatalities

Mar 10, 2014 9:00 AM Read more >

Measles outbreak alarms minister

Terry Lake says he hasn't considered making vaccinations mandatory, health officials warn parents about travel during spring break

Mar 10, 2014 9:00 AM Read more >

Teachers vote 89% for strike option

BCTF president Jim iker says no immediate disruptions to schools, Education Minister Peter Fassbender wants union to reveal demands

Mar 7, 2014 3:00 PM Read more >

Mill fire families demand justice

Widows, injured workers and relatives back NDP call for an independent inquiry into two explosions of dry dust in northern sawmills

Mar 7, 2014 7:00 AM Read more >

Teachers vote on three-step strike plan

Phase one is restricting work hours and refusing supervision, phase two is rotating strikes in different districts

Mar 6, 2014 5:00 AM Read more >

Poll finds little B.C. appetite for GM foods

Most surveyed would ban food from genetically modified crops

Mar 4, 2014 9:00 AM Read more >