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Sons of Abbotsford murder victim call for more action on extortion violence

The sons of Abbotsford murder victim Darshan Sahsi have sent letters to politicians at all levels of government, calling for “strong, immediate and enforceable action” to end the recent spate of extortion-related violence. Navi and Arpan Sahsi say current measures to address the issue – such as a provincial police extortion task force – are […]

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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows School Board looking to create a Student Advisory Committee

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows School Board is looking to establish a Student Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee will be to give secondary students more of a voice when it comes to governance matters in the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows school district. School board chair Elaine Yamamoto noted they are early in the process

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Nelson can be pricier than Vancouver, and other realities of B.C.’s living wage

A single adult needs to make a higher wage to live in Nelson than they do in Vancouver. That’s among the revelations in an annual report by Living Wage BC released Nov. 13 that calculates the rate that a full-time worker in a given community must earn to cover basic expenses and participate in community

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