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Briefly: May 10, 2013

BC adds area code In response to the increasing demand for new phone numbers in British Columbia, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is adding a new area code for the province.
Ferry plans elicit concerns

Ferry plans elicit concerns

Residents oppose smaller size and open deck design of new vessel

CrimeStoppers: May 8, 2013

Week of April 30 to May 6, 2013 Total calls for service = 93 Impaired driving = 8 Assaults = 5 Break and enters = 1 Thefts = 6 Mischief = 5 1. May 2 Highway 101 at Finn Bay Road Police responded to a report of theft from a parked vehicle.
Paramedics rescue ill sailor from submarine

Paramedics rescue ill sailor from submarine

Operation includes Coast Guard vessel and Sea King helicopter

Quick Peaks: May 8, 2013

Natural gas FortisBC has filed an application with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to reconsider its recent decision that denied the utility’s request to amalgamate its three gas utilities and adopt common rates throughout its gas se
Candidates illustrate differences in party platforms

Candidates illustrate differences in party platforms

Liberal stresses need for strong economy while NDP focuses on rebuilding social programs

Industry tax below average

Councillor Russell Brewer opposes five-year financial plan
Candidates share platforms during provincial election campaign

Candidates share platforms during provincial election campaign

Prosperity agenda key for province Patrick Muncaster Liberal Party As a BC Liberal I believe we need a prosperity agenda for this province.
Wilson wants others to come home with him

Wilson wants others to come home with him

Former New Democratic Party minister rejoins BC Liberals
Briefly: Layar

Briefly: Layar

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