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Electoral reform, or Wheel of Fortune?

Electoral reform, or Wheel of Fortune?

It may have been Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver who is responsible for a referendum on electoral reform being held, but it was NDP Premier John Horgan who was called upon to defend it Thursday night, November 8 in a televised debate.
Les Leyne: Horgan, Wilkinson clash on voting, accuse each other of being evasive

Les Leyne: Horgan, Wilkinson clash on voting, accuse each other of being evasive

Premier John Horgan and Opposition Leader Andrew Wilkinson alternately accused each other of being afraid of change or hiding details about what it involves during a televised debate Thursday night about the referendum on B.C.’s electoral system.
WorkSafeBC launches campaign to address fishing-industry safety

WorkSafeBC launches campaign to address fishing-industry safety

Fishermen are asked to wear personal flotation devices while working on a boat
Should Vancouver Aquarium's new octopus be named Ceph Rogen or Octavia?

Should Vancouver Aquarium's new octopus be named Ceph Rogen or Octavia?

There's a new cephalopod at Vancouver Aquarium and the public are being asked to vote on its name
New Westminster endorses Communities on the Move

New Westminster endorses Communities on the Move

New Westminster has joined a list of more than 100 cities and organizations supporting a Communities on the Move declaration.
NDP to repeal Liberal-era health-sector labour laws

NDP to repeal Liberal-era health-sector labour laws

Laws that allowed health-sector labour contracts to be ripped up and staff fired en masse only to be hired back at lower wages could soon be repealed. B.C.
Measles exposure at B.C. school means unvaccinated students must stay away

Measles exposure at B.C. school means unvaccinated students must stay away

The warning comes from the Fraser Health authority in response to a possible measles exposure at Fleetwood Park Secondary School
Charges laid in mail theft

Charges laid in mail theft

Police say bags of mail were found at a Surrey residence, much of it stolen from Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam residents
Big road closure coming in New West on Sunday

Big road closure coming in New West on Sunday

If you are not attending Remembrance Day ceremonies in New Westminster (please reconsider), then you’ll at least want to remember (pun intended) to avoid a road closure on Sunday morning. Royal Avenue in New West will be closed from 6 a.m. until 1 p.
New West agency and MP team up on a plan to improve the lives of Canadian kids

New West agency and MP team up on a plan to improve the lives of Canadian kids

A made-in-New West petition aims to improve the lives of some of Canada’s most vulnerable kids. The Elizabeth Fry Society has launched a petition aimed at helping kids from coast to coast, and is encouraging Canadians to support its petition.