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Chilliwack trustees debate school dress code, housing minister rejects Maple Ridge housing plan and more
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Selina Robinson, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, said Wednesday that Maple Ridge鈥檚 latest plan to house the dozens at a homeless encampment doesn鈥檛 cut it. (Black Press Media files)

Here are Black Press Media鈥檚 top stories for Thursday, Mar. 14.

1. West Vancouver school top public school in Fraser Institute鈥檚 ranking

The report card ranks 955 public and private elementary schools based on 10 academic indicators that are derived from the province-wide Foundation Skills Assessment results, according to a new release issued Thursday.

2. Modesty, discrimination focal debate as Chilliwack school board looks to create dress code

The board was strictly divided on thoughts on students鈥 clothing, and some trustees made claims that others were pushing an 鈥渋deology.鈥

3. B.C. housing slump has begun to slow economy, credit union economists say

Government moves to put the brakes on B.C.鈥檚 urban housing costs are taking hold and are about to produce the biggest drop in residential construction since 2009, Central 1 Credit Union says in its latest forecast.

4. Intoxicated driver reported going wrong way through Massey Tunnel

Police officers spotted the driver shortly after the incident, and once approached police said the driver 鈥渞olled down the window and handed over the keys to the vehicle.鈥

5. Housing minister rejects Maple Ridge鈥檚 plan to house Anita Place homeless

The city鈥檚 social housing plan called for the expansion of the temporary modular housing complex on Royal Crescent to accommodate residents of Anita Place Tent City.

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About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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