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A new year sees a new system for teaching French

After a great deal of conversation and debate French classes are in full swing in local schools.

Nov 29, 2011 11:00 AM Read more >

An end to anonymous commenting

BCLocalNews.com is joining the trend away from anonymous comments on our site. Dec. 1, we switch to Facebook’s Commenting platform.

Nov 25, 2011 9:00 AM Read more >

Penner retires, triggers second by-election

Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner is leaving politics early next year to work in a Vancouver law firm.

Nov 24, 2011 5:00 PM Read more >

Ban drives exotic pet showmen snaky

Critics are going to court to challenge B.C.'s alien species regulations

Nov 24, 2011 4:00 PM Read more >

Impaired deaths down in B.C.

B.C.'s tough new impaired driving penalties have helped reduce deaths by 40 per cent in the first year.

Nov 23, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

B.C. judge upholds polygamy law

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has upheld Canada's law against polygamy, because of potential harm to women and children.

Nov 23, 2011 6:00 PM Read more >

Guards protest B.C. prison conditions

B.C. needs more prison guards to protect against a rising number of assaults in crowded jails, their union says.

Nov 22, 2011 9:00 PM Read more >

Election night brings mixed results

A long evening of counting led to many returning faces on the Golden council.

Nov 22, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Minister defends Liberal advanced education policies

Minister of Advanced Education Naomi Yamamoto called Dix’s attack on the financial burden of higher education “fear mongering.”

Nov 22, 2011 1:00 PM Read more >

Santa Claus Parade is almost here

The 2011 version of the Santa Claus Parade will have something for children of all ages.

Nov 22, 2011 12:00 PM Read more >