1. Convicted Pitt Meadows councillor not stepping down
Despite a conviction for sexual assault, anc calls for him to steo down, Coun. David Murray is not stepping down from Pitt Meadows council.
2. Trial date set for man charged with Abbotsford highschool stabbing
Gabriel Brandon Klein, 22, is scheduled to start his trial May 7, 2018 in B.C.
3. B.C. to give renters a break on deposits, rent increases
The legislation is designed to plug a loophole in B.C.鈥檚 rental housing restrictions that allows landlords to demand additional rent increases by signing short-term leases with tenants.
David Hutniak of supports ending use of vacate clause to get around rent controls
鈥� Tom Fletcher (@tomfletcherbc)
4. PHOTOS: Reported hit-and-run at Surrey鈥檚 LA Matheson Secondary
Two victims were reportedly taken to hospital Thursday evening, after being involved in an altercation.
5. B.C.鈥檚 youth in foster care need more help to do well in school: watchdog
Graduation rates have gone up by 10 per cent between 2012/13 and 2014/15, but that rate still lags behind those for youth not in care.
. says extra funding for school districts based on # of kids in care is key to improving outcomes. Ontario has intro'd this
鈥� Kat (@katslepian)
