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Canada Post locks out Burns Lake employees

Canada Post locks out Burns Lake employees

It was a case of no work and no pay for the Canada Post employees in Burns Lake last week.
Auditor wants BC Rail trial costs

Auditor wants BC Rail trial costs

B.C. Auditor-General John Doyle has applied to B.C. Supreme Court for details of the legal defence costs for Dave Basi and Bob Virk, convicted of breach of trust last fall for their role in the sale of BC Rail operations.

Trustees oppose bankruptcy discharge

For creditors it is not good news.
Riot reignites B.C. police debate

Riot reignites B.C. police debate

After watching police from as far away as Abbotsford dispatched to help restore order in downtown Vancouver during last week's riot, people have found a new reason to support a single police agency for Metro Vancouver.
Province, city review riot aftermath

Province, city review riot aftermath

Solicitor General Shirley Bond's pleas to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouver Canucks' Stanley Cup hopes Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and assess their crowd control strategy.
Province, city reviewing riot aftermath

Province, city reviewing riot aftermath

Solicitor General Shirley Bond's pre-game pleas to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouver Canucks' Stanley Cup hopes Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and assess their crowd control strategy.
Post office lockout delays HST ballots

Post office lockout delays HST ballots

Thousands of ballots for B.C.'s harmonized sales tax referendum were being stored in post offices after Canada Post locked out its urban employees across the country Wednesday.

Lakes District News paper delivery

How to pick up your paper during the Canada Post lockout

Village of Burns Lake's plans for a phased in approach

Plans for the Village of Burns Lake's downtown core revitalization project are set to take on a phased in approach.
Burns Lake Community Forest; 10 million trees and planting

Burns Lake Community Forest; 10 million trees and planting

The 10 millionth tree was planted last week as part of the Burns Lake Community Forest's 10 millionth tree celebrations.