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Healthy eating habits get a boost from the Indigenous Peoples’ Assembly of Canada
A healthy eating program developed by the BC government and the Canadian Diabetes Association is going national.The Indigenous People’s Assembly of Canada (ICAP) is adopting Food Skills for Families and...
Corporate & union donations to stay in BC politics: Premier Clark
Coming off the heels of Elections BC's annual disclosure of political donations in British Columbia, Premier Christy Clark says the rules may need a tweak, but not a complete...
BC Hydro awards Site C turbine/generator contract
Despite lingering protests against it, the Site C project hit another milestone today.BC Hydro has awarded German firm Voith the $470 million contract for the manufacturer and installation of...
BC Nurses reach tentative agreement with Province
The BC Nurses Union has reached a tentative deal with the province.The five year deal includes a five and a half percent raise, covering 42,000 registered, psychiatric, and licensed...
BC political parties raise millions in 2015
Elections BC has released it's annual disclosure of campaign financing.The BC Liberal party raised $9.9 million last year, with $5.2 million coming from from corporations making donations larger than...
Telus to invest $4.5 billion across B.C.
Telus continues to invest in its roots.$4.5 billion dollars is being spent in the province through 2019 to improve communications infrastructure.Spokesperson, Liz Sauve says money has been no object...
Outhouse and the Royals eliminate Chiefs
Former Cariboo Cougar Griffen Outhouse of Williams Lake stopped 24 of 26 shots for the Victoria Royals in a 6-2 victory over the Spokane Chiefs.The Chiefs won the first...
Taxpayers Federation blasting Province for Off Road Vehicle Registration
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is slamming the Provincial government's new off-road vehicle registration system.BC Director Jordan Bateman says it's become a bureaucratic nightmare."They've taken the proverbial sledgehammer to kill...
Labour Federation President calls minimum wage “a joke”
"I think it's pathetic and really shameful"Those are the thoughts of BC Federation of Labour President, Irene Lanzinger after...
Caps fall short of the Esso Cup
The Northern Capitals couldn’t buy a goal falling to the Rocky Mountain Raiders 3-0 on Saturday losing the best...
BC Conservatives announce leadership convention this fall
Would you like to lead the BC Conservative Party?Bob Bray is a member of the party’s communications committee. He...
Caps drop game 1 of Pacific Regionals
The Rocky Mountain Raiders got a measure of revenge on Friday shutting out the Northern Capitals 3-0 from the...
Increased wildfire fines now in effect
Planning a campfire or bonfire this weekend? Thinking of doing some backyard burning?You’ll want to make sure you’re obeying...
Northern Capitals ready for Pacific Regionals
The Northern Capitals female midget aaa hockey team is ready to host the best of 3 Pacific Regional on...
Provincial report shows BC’s roads are becoming safer
The Office of the Provincial Health Officer released a comprehensive report on road safety today.“Where the Rubber Meets the Road:...
Winter tire rules end in B.C.
B.C. drivers are getting an early spring gift from the province by announcing winter tire rules end on Thursday.It...
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Police say MVI cause of small wildfire north of Williams Lake
A motor vehicle incident 18 km north of Williams Lake ignited a small wildfire along side Highway 97. Williams Lake RCMP says the drivers involved in the incident both walked away with no injuries.
Horsefly River Salmon Festival sees high attendance both in and out of the water
The Horsefly River Salmon Festival had a big turnout both in and out of the water at this year's event. 700 people from across the province and internationally came up to see an estimated 50,000 salmon swim up the Horsefly River.
Southbound traffic closed Northbound Traffic open on Highway 20 North of Wildwood
Drive BC is reporting that Highway 97 North of Wildwood, between Lynes Creek Road and Blue Lake Road is closed for 8 kilometres.
West Chilcotin wildfire evacuees being welcomed home
The Emergency Support Services (ESS) Centre in Williams Lake has begun welcoming back evacuees returning home to the Chilcotin.
B.C. heat waves were made more likely by human-caused climate change, says report
Heat waves that blanketed British Columbia in August and early September were made much more likely by human-caused climate change.
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