News - Agassiz-Harrison Observer

Graphic and digital design program coming to Mission UFV

Oct 4, 2011 10:00 AM Read more >

BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

Civic delegates urge caution on smart meters, oil exports and P3 projects

Oct 3, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Teacher talks loom over legislative session

The B.C. government will provide more money for special-needs support in the province's public schools, and impose new training on teachers, according to Premier Christy Clark's first throne speech.

Oct 3, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Cities call on Hydro to freeze smart meter push

UBCM votes 55 per cent for moratorium on wireless meter rollout

Sep 30, 2011 7:00 PM Read more >

Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Clark opposes de Jong proposal to tinker with premiums

Sep 30, 2011 2:00 PM Read more >

Walking for family values

Cross Canada walk raises awareness for drug and alcohol addiction prevention.

Sep 30, 2011 12:00 PM Read more >

Agassiz soldier sends message home

Missing family, colours of Canada

Sep 30, 2011 9:00 AM Read more >

Clark offers $30 million for rec facilities

Premier Christy Clark has used her first keynote address to municipal leaders to announce what she calls a "modest" $30 million fund for local recreation centres, playgrounds and trails.

Sep 30, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Dix blasts B.C. Liberals in UBCM speech

NDP leader Adrian Dix used his first speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities Thursday to attack a series of B.C. Liberal moves, from imposing a municipal auditor to restricting local government control of transit funding.

Sep 29, 2011 6:00 PM Read more >

Cities oppose new spending watchdog

Many UBCM delegates fear planned watchdog on waste would itself be a waste of money

Sep 29, 2011 4:00 PM Read more >