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Campbell confirmed as UK ambassador

Campbell confirmed as UK ambassador

The federal government has confirmed the appointment of former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell as Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Free gym deal aims to get patients fit for surgery

Free gym deal aims to get patients fit for surgery

Fraser Health partners up with Steve Nash clubs for pilot project
Feeding the hungry

Feeding the hungry

Hope community groups partner on new food project
Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

More than 1.6 million voters sent in their ballots for B.C.'s referendum on the harmonized sales tax, a participation rate that matches the 51 per cent turnout for the 2009 B.C. election.
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.
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
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.

Community steps up to help food bank

Shelves at the Hope Food Bank are filling up, thanks to the support of residents and businesses in the community.
Fishery opens for Fraser River sockeye

Fishery opens for Fraser River sockeye

Run size estimated at around 3.2 million salmon
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