NDP surges ahead in new B.C. poll

VICTORIA – An unpopular carbon tax and big raises for senior government managers have contributed to the B.C. Liberal government losing its long-standing lead in public support to the NDP, according to a new poll. The B.C. NDP had 41 per cent support, just ahead of the B.C. Liberals at 38... more

Coldwell Banker opens doors

Coldwell Banker Alberni Valley has opened a new office in Port Alberni. Located at 5017 Argyle St., the office serves the Valley and Pacific Rim. The office is owned by Shawn Vincent, Christine Lockwood-Lee and Wayne Dumbrell, and is a member... more

• Gov’t courting business grads
• Sears picks up stakes, moves to Johnston area

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WEB UPDATE: Drilling finished but Catface mine issue isn’t

A presentation by government officials to the Central Region Board has provided clarity regarding mining on Catface Mountain in the Clayoquot Sound. But an environmental group says other long- term solutions are required. Catface Mountain juts into the sky just outside... more

• Rock Out Shuffle Some suggestions for your Week Ahead
• That’s logging!
• Ty Watson raffles ATV

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Get buff with new stuff at Echo gym

It’s been a decade in the making, but there’s finally new exercise equipment in the Echo Centre Community Pool gym. The two new pieces of equipment give the fitness room a new look and a fresh feel, and are already a... more > more

Four new ‘memory holes’ for house

V ICTORIA – Now that the B.C. legislature’s colonial-era murals are covered up, each of the four deep alcoves where tourists gather in the main rotunda has a false wall halfway back, with a dark and deceptively large space behind... more

• B.C. plays catch-up with wind power
• Drive safely this weekend
• Phone spam ban scam is annoying

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More Letters

To the Editor, Re: Lunney’s criticism of award unfair: Fryer, July 25. Very few areas are exempt from comment by Members of Parliament. Two that come to mind are matters before the courts, and areas of political peril, like criticizing your... more

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• City must keep ADSS auditorium
• State of city streets ‘a disgrace’: writer

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Would an integrated police force benefit the North Shore? Part 1

Do you think a single North Shore police force would benefit the residents of North and West Vancouver? North Vancouver City and District share one RCMP detachment but have slightly differing levels of police resource allocation based on different budgeting and... more

• Would an integrated police force benefit the North Shore? Part 2
• Would an integrated police force benefit the North Shore? Part 3
• Never underestimate good old power

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