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Online voting no quick fix for turnout

Even if technical issues can be solved for all computers and phones, Internet voting doesn't attract more young people

Oct 23, 2013 1:00 PM Read more >

Replacing Dix: NDP proposes May, 2014 leadership vote

The provincial executive of the NDP has proposed May 25, 2014 for a leadership vote to select a replacement for Adrian Dix

Oct 21, 2013 12:00 PM Read more >

Report urges province to do more to curb problem gambling

Limit access to booze, cash, high-risk slot machines in B.C. casinos, Kendall recommends

Oct 16, 2013 3:00 PM Read more >

Smart meter holdout fees get interim approval

Regulators still to consider BC Hydro's rationale for extra charges to opt out

Oct 14, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >

Gaps wide in oil spill scenarios

Oil recovery in computer simulated oil spills could be as high as 25 per cent after five days, or as low as four per cent

Oct 10, 2013 5:00 PM Read more >

Marijuana petitioners off target at 30-day mark

Sensible BC predicts slow sign-up start will accelerate but remains far behind Fight HST pace

Oct 10, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

Fewer electrical fires in B.C.: study

Electrical fires of all kinds have declined over the past three years, including those sparked by illegal marijuana grow operations

Oct 9, 2013 6:00 PM Read more >

BC Hydro zeroes in on power theft

Application to utilities commission includes cost of "check meters" for areas where people have refused to accept smart meters

Oct 9, 2013 10:00 AM Read more >

Resource rush 'leaves treaties behind'

Commissioners say oil and gas development in north have pushed complex discussions to the back burner

Oct 8, 2013 2:00 PM Read more >

Transportation Minister revs up B.C. speed limit reform debate

Todd Stone announces formal review of highway speed limits, citing better roads, safer cars, new risk research

Oct 4, 2013 6:00 PM Read more >