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B.C.'s forest fire bills piling up

B.C.'s forest fire bills piling up

The B.C. government is currently spending $3.5 million a day to fight forest fires around the province
Teacher talks to resume Aug. 8

Teacher talks to resume Aug. 8

With strike pay headed to parents and rec centres gearing up for fall programs, BCTF is going back to the table
$40 a day for parents if BCTF strike drags on

$40 a day for parents if BCTF strike drags on

Finance Minister offers payment for each child under 13 to cover tutoring or daycare if more school days lost in September
Pharmacy rewards ban struck down in court

Pharmacy rewards ban struck down in court

B.C. Supreme Court Judge finds rule against loyalty points on drugs was 'unreasonable'
Ottawa follows B.C.'s treaty 'stepping stones'

Ottawa follows B.C.'s treaty 'stepping stones'

Incremental and resource agreements a way forward on stalled aboriginal title talks, federal government comes on board
Beer pitcher cost cut as province revises minimum liquor prices

Beer pitcher cost cut as province revises minimum liquor prices

Initial rules did not meet expectations, admits liquor reform czar John Yap

More out-of-province fire crews sent to B.C.

More wildfire crews arrive as B.C. braces for another round of fires
Your Best Shot finalists chosen

Your Best Shot finalists chosen

More than 2,100 entries received for the second annual contest
Province defends shift from Martin Mars water bombers

Province defends shift from Martin Mars water bombers

New smaller planes more flexible in wildfire fighting, deliver water twice as fast
B.C. wildfire season heading for a scorcher

B.C. wildfire season heading for a scorcher

More forest already burned than in average year of past decade (with infographic)