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Power outage downsized

Electrical shutdown Sunday morning to be limited only to the Flats in Clearwater
MLA Iain Black leaving politics

MLA Iain Black leaving politics

Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Iain Black is resigning his seat to take a new job as CEO of the Vancouver Board of Trade. Premier Christy Clark said she is "delighted and saddened" to see the MLA who succeeded her as Port Moody-area MLA leave politics.
Teacher talks begin with arbitration

Teacher talks begin with arbitration

The B.C. Public School Employers' Association applied to the labour board for a ruling expected by Friday, saying the B.C. Teachers' Federation continues to try to negotiate provincial issues such as class size and staffing ratios at local district bargaining tables.

Medical premiums for seniors under debate

It appears that most District of Clearwater councilors think ending Medical Service Plan premiums for seniors in the province would be a good idea, but aren’t clear about how it would work in practice
Supper in the pit

Supper in the pit

Simpcw First Nation hosts annual First Fish Ceremony next to Raft River salmon viewing platform
Tributes pour in for Jack Layton

Tributes pour in for Jack Layton

Tributes are pouring in for federal New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton, who died of cancer early Monday at age 61. Layton's death comes just months after Layton led the NDP to Official Opposition status in Canadian Parliament, a first for the party.
High school scholarship rules changed

High school scholarship rules changed

B.C.'s high school grads were leaving millions in scholarship money on the table by not writing optional final exams, so the education ministry has changed the system to make sure the aid gets to students who do well on mandatory tests.

RCMP Report: Driver and Corvette part company

The driver of a red Corvette recently received a quick lesson on how costly speeding can be

Overlapping claims cause recent mini protest

Recent protests by two other Indian bands about the proposed signing of a cooperation agreement between Imperial Metals and Simpcw First Nation are based on overlapping territorial claims, according to Fred Fortier, Simpcw councilor

District submits application to create wheelchair accessibile building

Town council directed staff to submit a grant application to Human Resources and Sills Development Canada for up to $50,000 to create full accessibility to the municipal hall