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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

Literacy fundraiser will begin next week

The Reach-a-Reader campaign will step into high gear next week.
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
Hydro smart meter fears aired at UBCM

Hydro smart meter fears aired at UBCM

Province will ignore any call for a moratorium
Cities grill province over municipal auditor

Cities grill province over municipal auditor

Civic leaders skeptical as Chong tries to calm concerns over new watchdog
Mounties set to ride into sunset, Ottawa warns B.C.

Mounties set to ride into sunset, Ottawa warns B.C.

Policing contract talks hit new level of brinkmanship
Hahn announces exit from BC Ferries

Hahn announces exit from BC Ferries

BC Ferries CEO David Hahn is leaving his post at the end of the year, part of a cost-cutting move that freezes salaries and reduces other executive salaries as the province's ferry service endures a slowdown in traffic.
Clark shuffles cabinet for fall session

Clark shuffles cabinet for fall session

Premier Christy Clark has shuffled her cabinet lineup before the legislature reopens next week, replacing Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy with Surrey-Panorama MLA Stephanie Cadieux as social development minister.
Governor General honours B.C. sheriffs

Governor General honours B.C. sheriffs

Governor General David Johnston began his first official visit to B.C. Monday, carrying on an 800-year tradition by presenting a new coat of arms and flag to the B.C. Sheriff Service.