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More than 1.6 million voters sent in their ballots for B.C.'s referendum on the harmonized sales tax, a participation rate that matches the 51 per cent turnout for the 2009 B.C. election.

The B.C. government's plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general has raised concerns in local government circles, but the minister responsible says it won't mean the province is going to start telling local councils how to tax and spend money.

B.C. joins online service to help battle spread of disease

A floating wharf project in Alberni was among several receiving $57 million in federal funding.

Between 6,000–7,000 people from across the country to watch Thunder in the Valley 2011, a significant rise from last year’s event.

Doubts hang over probe into serial killer Pickton's slaying spree

B.C.'s plan to fund nicotine patches and gum for smokers has been lauded by the Canadian Cancer Society and other health organizations, but the program has its detractors.

The Alberni Pacific Railway has caught the attention of the show’s producers, with its rich history, colourful past, and current operations. Filming will take place Aug. 12–14.

Canada Border Service is still looking for the five Pakistani men who jumped ship then disappeared to the Lower Mainland last week.

Alberni teacher Kama Money and four others are helping build a girl’s school, participating in classes with students and experiencing Third World conditions first hand in Rwanda.