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Comox search and rescue aircraft perform night rescue near Fort Nelson

An injured horseback rider is recovering at a Prince George hospital after being rescued in a remote area of Northeastern BC by search and rescue aircraft from Comox on Vancouver Island. Late Tuesday evening, the rider required emergency medical aid in the wilderness 185 km east of Fort Nelson. Unable to reach the area due to the rugged terrain and darkness, the RCMP called for assistance from the Royal Canadian Airforce. A CC-295 Kingfisher plane and a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter were dispatched from 19 Wing Comox.

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

BC Hydro urges customers to be alert following recent fraud scams

BC Hydro urges you to be alert following a big jump in Hydro fraud scams last month. May saw 60 customers fall victim to these scams, with 92 other customers...

New agreements & discussions made during Asia trade mission

Agreements were reached, and meetings were held during Premier Eby’s trade mission to Asia. BC Premier David Eby departed for a 10-day trade mission to Asia earlier this month, with...

Over 90 percent of racist incident helpline callers had needs met; says Province

When it comes to BC’s racist incident helpline, 93.7 percent of callers say their needs were met. That comes from the BC Government in an update on the helpline a...

B.C. brings in new mental health act for new mothers

As parliamentarians kick off their summer break, a B.C. Conservative MLA is celebrating the passing of her bill aimed at boosting mental health supports for people who are pregnant...

Open fire ban for B.C. coast starts Friday

A ban on larger open fires across much of the B.C. coast takes effect at noon on Friday, May 30, as B.C.’s wildfire season ramps up.  The B.C. Wildfire Service...

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

Only third of parents talk about electrical safety with kids; says new Hydro survey

A new survey from BC Hydro shows that while most parents worry about electrical hazards in and out of...

Province urges ranchers and farmers to register livestock ahead of wildfire season

Wildfires impact everyone, and that includes livestock, and with the season creeping up the province is asking ranchers and...

Conclave elects first American pope

133 Catholic Cardinals have elected a new Pope – the first American to hold the post. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost...

Province introduces bill to remove barriers on capital building projects

New legislation has tabled several infrastructure projects the province says it’ll help deliver key services including schools, hospitals and...

Update: Hixon wildfire Evacuation Order and Alert rescinded

Update (May 3rd, 5:46pm): As of 5:00pm today (Saturday), The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George rescinded its Evacuation Order and...

Wildfire crews responding to blaze North of Quesnel

The BC Wildfire Service is assisting the Hixon Fire Department in response to the Naver Creek wildfire detected north...

Communities standing with Haida Gwaii following a recent death

Communities across northern BC, came together yesterday (Tuesday) to honor Luke Pearson, a 32-year-old man from Skidegate, whose death...

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BC Is Burning documentary showing tonight (August 19)

A powerful documentary that addresses BC's escalating wildfire crisis and the urgent need for solutions will be shown tonight in Williams Lake.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

Cariboo Stock Dogs give Quesnel spectators a reason to have a “howl”

The third annual “Wild and Wooly Sheep Dog Trial” took place this past weekend (August 16-17) at Alex Fraser Park in Quesnel.

Calls down in July for Williams Lake Fire Department

July was a little bit quieter for the Williams Lake Fire Department when it came to calls for service.

100 Mile House Emergency Room Closed until Sunday Morning

100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile House District General Hospital. Interior Health says the emergency room services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, until 8 a.m. on Sunday, August 17.
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