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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.
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.
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

Ashcroft wary of province's new recycling plan

New recycling collection program initiated by the province has several requirements that could be big expenditures for small communities.
Tegart opens Ashcroft constituency office

Tegart opens Ashcroft constituency office

MLA Jackie Tegart hosted politicians and public from all over the Fraser Nicola riding at the opening of her new office in Ashcroft.
Ashcroft Council Briefs - Ashcroft receives “Green” designation

Ashcroft Council Briefs - Ashcroft receives “Green” designation

A summary of some of the issues discussed at the Aug. 26 Ashcroft Council meeting.
Lytton's annual River Festival

Lytton's annual River Festival

The celebration of two great rivers and the joining of cultures.
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