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Riot crowd gathered early, report says

Riot crowd gathered early, report says

Fewer than 500 police officers found themselves dealing with a crowd of 155,000 hockey fans and troublemakers much more quickly than they expected, a review of the Stanley Cup riot has found.
Disputes cast shadow on school year

Disputes cast shadow on school year

A work-to-rule campaign by public school teachers, set to begin on the first day of school, is only one dispute expected in education in the coming year.
Changes coming to B.C. carbon offsets

Changes coming to B.C. carbon offsets

The B.C. government's carbon neutrality program is working, but it needs changes, Environment Minister Terry Lake says. School and hospital funds are being diverted to carbon reduction projects at energy, cement and forest companies.
Cities set to grill minister over planned auditor

Cities set to grill minister over planned auditor

UBCM convention to mull civic spending watchdog
HST rejected by B.C. voters

HST rejected by B.C. voters

The B.C. government is getting to work dismantling the harmonized sales tax, a job that may take more than a year and add billions to the province's deficit.

Correction

The Aug. 3 edition of the Lake Country Calendar featured an article titled “Pictures speak louder than words at Camp Winfield.
Turtle Crossing zoning gets municipal approval

Turtle Crossing zoning gets municipal approval

If you have ever edged the front of your vehicle out onto Oceola Road while your cup of Tim Horton’s coffee steams beside you then the zoning process to the Official Community Plan for Turtle Crossing will be of interest.

Mayor discusses long term planning in Victoria

It costs about a million dollars to bring a kilometer of roadway up to an urban standard, curbs, gutters and bicycle lanes, safe for pedestrians and motorists.

Reports point to a healthy local economy

Two different reports entered into the minutes of the August 16 District Council meeting gave a quick snap shot into the economic health of Lake Country.
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.