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Councillor Rob Stutt wants B.C. to create a consistent regulatory framework covering where e-scooters may operate, safety requirements, enforcement, speed limits, equipment standards and insurance.
Surrey council approved a $1,010,763.76 contract with A&G Supply Ltd. for custodial supplies at city facilities, with spending capped at $1,111,840.14.
Federal approval follows B.C.’s environmental assessment certificate for FortisBC’s Tilbury Phase 2 LNG expansion on Tilbury Island in Delta.
A $2.7-million ongoing investment for 2026-27 will add 78 positions, expand universal lunch service and strengthen food supports across the district.
Marshall Austin says he is seeking a Langley City school trustee seat to support new schools, classroom resources, mental health and transparent governance.
The Maple Ridge Museum and Cornerstone Supernatural will offer guided paranormal investigations at Haney House on Oct. 2 and 3, raising funds for the historic site.
WorkSafeBC cited Amacon Construction after inspectors found electrical, fall-protection, dust-control and sanitation concerns at its Foster Avenue and Whiting Way project.
The province will advance the previously paused Burnaby Hospital expansion in three phases, beginning with a $210-million upgrade to emergency and surgical services.
Lorne Doerkson was unanimously chosen as interim leader after Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned, while several former B.C. Conservative MLAs pledged to return and talks with Centre BC continued.
Richmond Centre has begun charging for parking at the 785-space Park Plaza underground parkade, which had offered free parking for up to four hours for nearly a year.
The interactive, non-televised version of The Price is Right Live comes to Surrey’s Bell Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 3, with audience members selected at random to play for prizes.
Hundreds joined Maple Ridge’s 46th annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 20, raising $21,198 toward a $30,000 online goal as of Sept. 21.
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