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Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Clark opposes de Jong proposal to tinker with premiums
Dix blasts B.C. Liberals in UBCM speech

Dix blasts B.C. Liberals in UBCM speech

NDP leader Adrian Dix used his first speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities Thursday to attack a series of B.C. Liberal moves, from imposing a municipal auditor to restricting local government control of transit funding.
Cities oppose new spending watchdog

Cities oppose new spending watchdog

Many UBCM delegates fear planned watchdog on waste would itself be a waste of money
B.C. eyes higher fees to push smokers to quit

B.C. eyes higher fees to push smokers to quit

Controversial MSP premium surcharge on table: de Jong

MLA says Elk Valley has strong industries

The provincial government will be focusing on British Columbia’s main industries to maintain and create jobs, says Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett.

Championing literacy changes lives in Elk VAlley

When school bus driver John Nykiforuk took over the Blewett run outside Nelson a few years ago, the behaviour of some of his young passengers was “well, pretty bad.” During the up to 45-minute run, boredom would result in disruptive and unruly antics.
Work starts on new transfer station in Fernie

Work starts on new transfer station in Fernie

After years of discussions, soil has finally been turned on Fernie’s new transfer station.
Online voting option backed by B.C. cities

Online voting option backed by B.C. cities

UBCM asks province to allow e-voting at civic level

Woman pleads for safer driving after brother’s death in Elk Valley

The family of a 27-year-old man killed in the Crowsnest Pass when his car collided with a pick-up, are asking for people to take more care on the roads.
Cities grill province over municipal auditor

Cities grill province over municipal auditor

Civic leaders skeptical as Chong tries to calm concerns over new watchdog