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Should citizens have a say in ‘transition allowances’ for parting B.C. mayors? The Taxpayers Federation thinks so
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
“Maybe we should have a plebiscite about it, maybe they should ask that question in the next election.” Continue reading
Opposition to housing for the homeless continues in Maple Ridge
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Local daycare owner Stephanie Stoddard says she’s not against housing the homeless, just this location. Continue reading
Range Rover riddled with bullets at Langley gas station in gangland-style homicide
The hollowed-out shell of another vehicle was later found about 10 kilometres away. Continue reading
Surrey School District goes on hiring spree as student numbers continue to grow
The school board has approved the hiring of 66 new teachers, 24 education assistants and 28 additional support staff. Continue reading
Campers living on site of modular housing project in Maple Ridge given eviction notice
They’ve been given until 7 p.m. on Monday to vacate or face arrest. Continue reading
Crews battle Lions Bay fire burning above Sea-to-Sky Highway
The fire is currently about half a hectare in size. Continue reading
Richmond council unlikely to shrink so-called ‘monster homes’ says mayor
Some Richmond mansions exceed 20,000 sq. ft. in size. The city’s mayor wants them capped around 5,000 sq. ft. Continue reading
It takes 10 weeks to approve a development permit in Langley. Elsewhere, it takes years: mayor
“The faster we move along, the better it is for the development industry.” Continue reading
Environmentalist calls for opt-out provision from B.C. gypsy moth spraying
The province says the substance being sprayed is so safe that organic farmers use it. Continue reading
Surrey man who cut down tree full of peacocks could face $10K fine
A Surrey homeowner who cut down a tree full of peacocks next to his house could end up paying for it. Continue reading
Charge laid in Coquitlam crash that killed 3, including 2 young girls
The crash killed three people, including two young girls. Continue reading
Construction begins on modular housing for Surrey’s homeless
The city says the housing should be move-in ready by late spring. Continue reading
Victim of targeted Surrey homicide identified as 24-year-old Delta resident
Homicide investigators say the victim of a targeted homicide in Surrey on Thursday has now been identified. Continue reading
Daniel Fontaine, community activist, to run for New Westminster city council
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
“There is a council made up of all the same people from all the same political organization and I know that’s not good for democracy.” Continue reading
Richmond’s public smoking crackdown could net you a $1,000 fine
Richmond has unveiled tough new public smoking bylaws, that will severely limit where you can smoke or toke. Continue reading
