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Hydro rates going up, 'but not 26%'

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.
Cities in revolt over demands of new recycling bosses

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

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

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.
Sensible BC's 90-day marijuana legalization drive begins

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.
Tanker research 'subsidy' to Enbridge, Greens say

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
NHLer Clayton Stoner caught in grizzly bear hunting controversy

NHLer Clayton Stoner caught in grizzly bear hunting controversy

Stoner B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ from Port McNeill B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ appears in photos online, showing him posing with a severed grizzly bear head and paws.
6.1-magnitude earthquake hits off B.C. coast; 2 aftershocks follow

6.1-magnitude earthquake hits off B.C. coast; 2 aftershocks follow

The earthquake struck off B.C.'s coast, 191-to-211 km southwest of Bella Bella at 1:19 p.m. No reports of damage, and no tsunami expected.
Fewer forest fires in sunny B.C. summer

Fewer forest fires in sunny B.C. summer

B.C. has emerged from one of its sunnier summers in recent years with relatively little forest fire damage.
ICBC seeks 4.9% insurance rate hike

ICBC seeks 4.9% insurance rate hike

ICBC has applied for a 4.9 per cent rate increase to its basic vehicle insurance rates to take effect Nov. 1
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