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While the previous city administration was marked by how many people it laid off, the current administration seems to be on a bit of a hiring binge. According to the city website, it has recently closed its postings for 15 full-time workers, two seasonal workers, three irregular part-time workers, and one full-time worker for a limited duration. These jobs are across the board from a gardener to police support to deputy corporate officer. Job posting that haven’t closed yet include up to...

The province has tabled a balanced budget. But what does that really mean for ordinary families?. According to NDP leader John Horgan, it means the middle class in British Columbia is getting squeezed, while the top two per cent of income earners in the province get a tax break. “They’ve taken $700 million in new fees and taxes from regular people through ICBC increases, Hydro increases, Medical Services Premium increases, camping fee increases, and the list goes on and on,” he said...

Editor: Former Conservative Senator Mike Duffy, began his trial yesterday with 31 charges laid against him. Bribery, fraud and accepting a $90,000 cheque to pay back falsified expenses will be a major part of the case, however, what the prime minister knew and did not know will be paramount to finally getting answers on what happened. Did PM Stephen Harper know of the $90,000 cheque that Nigel Wright had given to Mike Duffy and if so, when did he know it? The cheque was given to Duffy in...

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