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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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Xeni-Taseko Evacuation Alert lifted
The Evacuation Alert for the Xeni-Taseko Area has been lifted. The Alert was issued by the Xeni Gwet'in First Nation Government, Tŝilhqot’in National Government and the Cariboo Regional District on September 13, 2025 at 9:15 p.m.
Moffat Bridge to have single lane traffic in the morning
The Moffat Bridge in Quesnel, leading to and from West Quesnel will be down to single-lane alternating traffic from 4 am to 8 am on Wednesday, September 24 while maintenance will be conducted by the City of Quesnel.
Only 1 of 4 wildfires in the Puntzi Creek Complex listed as out of control
There are currently 4 wildfires being actioned by Puntzi Creek Complex personnel in the Chilcotin.
More than 12,500 public service workers taking job action as BCGEU ramps up strike
The B.C. General Employees Union is again ramping up job action, amid what it says is now the longest public service strike in the province's history.
Quesnel Parents and Teachers ‘outraged’ at School Trustee’s approved 35 per cent raise
Teachers and Parents in Quesnel are left "outraged" as the School District 28's Board of Trustees approved a 35 per cent raise for themselves on September 17's School Board Meeting, that will allegedly directly cut classroom funding.
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