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New provincial recycling plan raises concerns for Abbotsford

New provincial recycling plan raises concerns for Abbotsford

A provincial producer-pay plan has raised concerns for municipalities and businesses across the province
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Indian residential schools a focus at UFV

Indian residential schools a focus at UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley cancelled classes on Sept. 18 to hold a "Day of Learning" about Indian residential schools.
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UBCM demands more time in recycling dispute

UBCM demands more time in recycling dispute

Cities seek improved terms to partner with Multi Material BC as blue box collectors
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Strike Averted: Tentative deal reached for CUPE public school workers

Strike Averted: Tentative deal reached for CUPE public school workers

Unionized members of CUPE BC have reached a tentative agreement that calls for a 3.5 per cent wage increase, to expire on June 30, 2014.
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B.C. Municipalities: Local politicians support four-year terms

B.C. Municipalities: Local politicians support four-year terms

UBCM convention backs longer terms to match up with provincial elections, an issue that pits rural and urban communities
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United Way announces $800,000 campaign goal

United Way announces $800,000 campaign goal

The Fraser Valley agency held a kick-off event in Abbotsford.
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B.C. Angels players 'devastated' at cancellation of LFL Canada season

B.C. Angels players 'devastated' at cancellation of LFL Canada season

Acrimony between Legends Football League Canada management and players in Calgary and Saskatoon caused the cancellation of 2013 season.
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Adrian Dix resigns, will lead B.C. NDP until next year

Adrian Dix resigns, will lead B.C. NDP until next year

Adrian Dix announced Wednesday he intends to stay on as B.C. NDP leader until next year when a successor can be chosen
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Smart meter opt-out fee much lower in U.S.: MLA

Smart meter opt-out fee much lower in U.S.: MLA

Weaver says comparison shows BC Hydro has no justification
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UBCM calls on province for revenue sharing

UBCM calls on province for revenue sharing

B.C. cities have endorsed a call for the province to share some of its revenues – not now but during a provincial boom
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