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John Cummins is running for B.C. Conservative leadership

John Cummins is running for B.C. Conservative leadership

Former Delta-Richmond East MP John Cummins announces candidacy
Missing Women inquiry will hear more voices

Missing Women inquiry will hear more voices

New round of less formal hearings announced

Meeting held to discuss court services in the Omineca area

The Vanderhoof mayor has held another meeting with the Director of Court Services for the Region, Chris Nickerson to try and find solutions for the lack of court time in town. This lack of available court time in Vanderhoof means a huge number of cases never go to trial.
Harper tax cut too slow, rivals say

Harper tax cut too slow, rivals say

Conservative leader Stephen Harper used his B.C. campaign swing Monday to offer a new income-splitting plan for families, but his rivals were quick to note that the proposed implementation is years away.

Marina concerns addressed

Council will be putting up signs at the marina to announce the ‘no wake zone’ and will distribute information regarding the ‘no wake zone’ to boaters who register with the marina. They will also be contacting the RCMP so that they can enforce it out on the water.
Tories eye B.C. seat gains but also have weaknesses

Tories eye B.C. seat gains but also have weaknesses

Federal election now underway all about confidence: Pundit

Local Omineca mills hoping to build China

John Rustad, local Liberal MLA, was meeting with Conifex and School District 91 last week to discuss a potential agreement with China. School District 91 and a developer in China have been in talks to look at a partnership between the two in building a school within a new development “neighbourhood” of about a million people outside Beijing.
Victims in limbo [Part 2 of Justice Denied series]

Victims in limbo [Part 2 of Justice Denied series]

Battered by their abusers, they now grapple with delays in B.C.'s congested court system
June mail-in vote on keeping HST

June mail-in vote on keeping HST

Clark restores some gambling grants

Clark restores some gambling grants