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Hydro rate increases to be cut back

Hydro rate increases to be cut back

BC Hydro should reduce its proposed rate increases by half and prune back a corporation that has become overstaffed and micromanaged, according to a review panel appointed by the B.C. government.
Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

The B.C. government's plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general has raised concerns in local government circles, but the minister responsible says it won't mean the province is going to start telling local councils how to tax and spend money.
Waste incineration health risks to be probed

Waste incineration health risks to be probed

Medical officers would direct site-specific study for any Metro proposal
‘Naive at best’ to join White Rock: Hepner

‘Naive at best’ to join White Rock: Hepner

Surrey councillor reacts on Twitter to amalgamation suggestion
Antique tractors will really haul this weekend

Antique tractors will really haul this weekend

Aug. 13 and 14 Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino hosts Cloverdale's second annual Blueberry Antique Tractor Pull.
More savvy firefighting knowledge is on the way

More savvy firefighting knowledge is on the way

National research database will save lives and property, says Surrey fire chief.
Reformed U-Pass system rolls out to students

Reformed U-Pass system rolls out to students

Monthly transit passes hoped to curb losses, fraud
Fishery opens for Fraser River sockeye

Fishery opens for Fraser River sockeye

Run size estimated at around 3.2 million salmon
Coroner to hold public inquest on in-custody death

Coroner to hold public inquest on in-custody death

Bikermanjit Singh Kooner died after he was arrested by Surrey RCMP.
Sex partners urged to disclose infections via e-cards

Sex partners urged to disclose infections via e-cards

B.C. joins online service to help battle spread of disease