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City of Burnaby alleges pulp and paper company contaminated public land over three decades

City of Burnaby alleges pulp and paper company contaminated public land over three decades

The City of Burnaby is suing Montreal-based pulp and paper giant Domtar for damages and remediation costs to clean up city land it alleges Domtar contaminated over several decades.
Scheer show comes to Delta

Scheer show comes to Delta

The Conservative campaign machine and leader Andrew Sheer chose the scenic backdrop of Centennial Beach today for a major announcement unveiling his platform.
Richmond candidate Kenny Chiu defends anti-SOGI meeting appearance

Richmond candidate Kenny Chiu defends anti-SOGI meeting appearance

Steveston-Richmond East candidate Kenny Chiu has defended his presence on stage at an anti-SOGI meeting last year.
Teacher fired for showing students graphic violence images

Teacher fired for showing students graphic violence images

Students reported feeling disturbed and scared
Shredding of Speaker’s report shows need for tougher Legislature record-keeping rules: critic

Shredding of Speaker’s report shows need for tougher Legislature record-keeping rules: critic

There is no schedule of retention for documents passing from the Speaker of the House to the government, including the premier’s office
Bear struck and killed by bus in North Vancouver

Bear struck and killed by bus in North Vancouver

A black bear was killed in North Vancouver Monday night after being hit by an out-of-service transit bus on Capilano Road near Capilano Crescent. Sgt.
Canada-wide chicken recall due to possible Listeria contamination

Canada-wide chicken recall due to possible Listeria contamination

Various chicken products are being recalled from the marketplace Canada-wide due to a possible listeria contamination. A variety of frozen, diced Gordon Choice brand products were recalled on Oct.
Richmond Ismailis help non-profit build homes

Richmond Ismailis help non-profit build homes

The Ismaili community in Richmond dedicates one weekend a year to volunteer in the community - this year about 200 people helped on a non-profit construction site and to clean up the watercourse at Minoru Park.
Bus, seabus workers vote 99% in favour of strike mandate

Bus, seabus workers vote 99% in favour of strike mandate

An overwhelming majority of Coast Mountain Bus Company employees voted in favour of a strike mandate on Thursday, with 99 per cent supporting the motion.
Attorney general defends big rate hikes for motorists without B.C. licences

Attorney general defends big rate hikes for motorists without B.C. licences

Big increases to insurance rates for B.C. motorists with out-of-province driver’s licences are based on increased risk, says Attorney General David Eby. “The data from ICBC shows that people who are new drivers to B.C.