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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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Quesnel Tillicum Society affordable housing expected to be open in 2027
People with low to moderate incomes in Quesnel, including Indigenous Elders, seniors and families will soon have access to safe and affordable housing.
B.C. RCMP report stopping more than 600 impaired drivers this summer
British Columbia RCMP said they removed more than 600 impaired drivers from the roads this summer.
Urgent & Primary Care Centre averaging 42 patient visits a day since opening
It's been just over 6 months since the Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) opened in Williams Lake.
Cariboo Regional District Issues Evacuation Order for Smokey Lake Fire
The Cariboo Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order in the Smokey Lake Area. Approximately 220 km west of Wiliams Lake.
UPDATE: Tatla North Area renamed Smokey Lake Area in Evacuation Alert
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government and the Cariboo Regional District have issued Evacuation Alerts for the Tatla North and South areas in Electoral Area J. The Alerts cover a combined 455 parcels of land, with 209 structures, covering approximately 258,000 hecatres of land.
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