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Tensions rise over Bowen park
Federal proposal to turn 42 per cent of small island into reserve is a hot-button issue
Water, environment and FairShare dominate concerns of Dawson Creek voters
Water was on the brain of Dawson Creek residents who attended in all-candidates forum
Vote Jumbo?
If political betting were the rage in Canada that it is in some Commonwealth countries, the odds of Jumbo Glacier Resort popping up as an issue in any and all Columbia Valley elections would be so lopsided it wouldn't be worth a trip to the bookmaker. No matter what, Jumbo always comes up.
Municipal Candidates Say Northern British Columbians Committed to Sustainable Transportation
A new report by environmental group ForestEthics counters claims by Enbridge CEO, Patrick Daniel, that residents who oppose the Gateway pipeline are hypocrites because they use light switches and cook their food.
Strong municipal leaders crucial for community
Southern Vancouver Island municipalities must not allow themselves to be played off against one another on route and cost preferences for E&N rail corridor versus light rapid transit (LRT) plans, or Victoria and Saanich will control the transit agenda. This is probably the number one issue facing the West Shore.
Coquitlam pesticide bylaw stalls
Mayor says he's 'disappointed' council members cannot find consensus
Garbage incinerator for Metro an election issue
The willingness of local cities to host a controversial new waste-to-energy incinerator to burn much of the region's garbage is emerging as a civic election issue in parts of Metro Vancouver.
