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Kitimat bottle depot gets MMBC contract

Starting in May the Kitimat bottle depot will take residential paper and packaging products.

Mar 19, 2014 2:00 PM Read more >

Potential marine traffic should be kept in perspective, says marine shipper

Captain Stephen Brown of the BC Chamber of Shippers says the Douglas Channel is straightforward and not a large risk to tankers.

Mar 17, 2014 4:00 PM Read more >

Medical marijuana users ordered to stop growing

But pot growers may not comply and cities may not enforce, despite federal threat to notify law enforcement

Mar 17, 2014 6:00 AM Read more >

Port 'on its knees' as new offer waits on Ottawa

B.C. officials are pleading with federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt to authorize new to sign off on offer, come to B.C.

Mar 13, 2014 3:00 PM Read more >

Kitimat Humane Society gets boost to their contract

The animal control contract with the District is going up in value helping the Humane Society keep up with costs.

Mar 13, 2014 6:00 AM Read more >

Premier axes ex-MLA's earthquake contract

Premier Christy Clark moved quickly Wednesday to end criticism over a $140,000 contract to former Chilliwack politician John Les

Mar 12, 2014 1:00 PM Read more >

Island residents blast cuts to BC Ferries

Hundreds gather on legislature lawn to call for the provincial government to cancel cuts to low-usage routes due in April

Mar 11, 2014 5:00 PM Read more >

Earthquake appointment draws NDP ire

Former Chilliwack MLA John Les gets second government appointment, to head emergency preparedness project

Mar 11, 2014 2:00 PM Read more >

Plans in the books for possible upgrades to Kitimat wading pools

The District of Kitimat is anticipating some major upgrades to the town's wading pools.

Mar 11, 2014 1:00 PM Read more >

Measles outbreak alarms minister

Terry Lake says he hasn't considered making vaccinations mandatory, health officials warn parents about travel during spring break

Mar 10, 2014 10:00 AM Read more >