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B.C. deficit jumps after HST defeat

B.C. deficit jumps after HST defeat

The defeat of the harmonized sales tax has nearly tripled B.C.'s deficit forecast for the current fiscal year, doubled it for next year, and left a $458 million gap for 2013 when the B.C. Liberal government has committed to balance the budget and call an election.
Metro parks plan to welcome business ventures

Metro parks plan to welcome business ventures

Services modest so far but critic wonders what's next
Steele under fire for Campbell Order of B.C. award

Steele under fire for Campbell Order of B.C. award

Surrey councillor says her role was as president of the UBCM
Smoking ban looms for Metro regional parks

Smoking ban looms for Metro regional parks

Puffing would be permitted in specific zones only
Local schools to receive money for playgrounds

Local schools to receive money for playgrounds

Adams Road and Hazelgrove elementary schools will get money from the province for new playgrounds.
Fish farm foe challenged at salmon probe

Fish farm foe challenged at salmon probe

Morton testifies before Cohen Inquiry into decline of Fraser River sockeye
VPD riot review points to lack of regional policing

VPD riot review points to lack of regional policing

Reports add fresh ammunition for single force: criminologist
New schedules for Surrey high schools

New schedules for Surrey high schools

Overcrowded Lord Tweedsmuir and Earl Marriott Secondary schools stagger student start times.
Week starts with carnage on Surrey roads

Week starts with carnage on Surrey roads

Police are reminding the public to drive with care and attention as school returns
Full steam ahead for full-day kindergarten

Full steam ahead for full-day kindergarten

Longer, six-hour program benefits children, say Surrey and Delta educators.