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Battle shifts to Burnaby

Metro Vancouver headquarters jammed for regional public hearing on Southlands proposal

Sale of farmed salmon prompts public forum in Ladner

Two residents are organizing a meeting next week with the aim of starting a campaign to stop the sale of farmed Atlantic salmon in local stores.

Teachers pull plug on field trips

Job action escalates at Delta schools as DTA tells its members not to participate to remove any uncertainty
Southlands hearing at Metro concludes

Southlands hearing at Metro concludes

The Metro Vancouver public hearing on the Southlands development proposal concluded Thursday afternoon.
Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday

The Optimist is taking a step back in time each week with Throwback Thursday. We’ll dig up an interesting item from the pages of the paper’s back issues and post it online. This week we go back to 1983.
Field trips cancelled as Delta teachers ramp up job action

Field trips cancelled as Delta teachers ramp up job action

Delta teachers are ramping up their job action by cancelling participation in field trips for the remainder of the school year. Delta Teachers' Association president Paul Steer confirmed the move Wednesday.
Ranked: Metro Vancouver cities

Ranked: Metro Vancouver cities

According to MoneySense magazine, these are the top 15 cities in Metro Vancouver
Legal challenge launched over Fraser River jet fuel project

Legal challenge launched over Fraser River jet fuel project

Opponents of a controversial plan to build a jet fuel storage tank farm on the Richmond side of the Fraser River aren't giving up their fight. Members of Vancouver Airport Project Opposition for Richmond (VAPOR) recently filed a lawsuit in B.C.
Bell about to ring for Round 2 on Southlands

Bell about to ring for Round 2 on Southlands

Another public hearing set for the Southlands, but this time it's Metro Vancouver seeking input from residents
Sunday event in Boundary Bay offers chance to Walk with Doc

Sunday event in Boundary Bay offers chance to Walk with Doc

The second edition of Walk with your Doc in South Delta takes place Sunday at Boundary Bay Regional Park. The event is a short, fun, community walk.