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Federal government predicts higher than normal amount of wildfires across Canada this summer
“Sobering.” That is how the federal Minister of Natural Resources describes the outlook for the wildfire season in Canada. Jonathan Wilkinson says the wildfire forecast shows higher than normal...
Federal budget tabled, deficit to continue for foreseeable future
The federal budget will aim to help Canadians struggling with high prices and inflation.A targeted grocery rebate will see low-income residents receive a one-time payment on their GST rebate...
Helly Hansen sweaters recalled over ‘flammability concerns’
A recall for nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters has been issued because of flammability concerns.The recall notice, issued by Health Canada on Wednesday, warns a variety of Helly Hansen...
Pine-Sol products recalled over bacteria concerns
Here's a heads up if you have a bottle of Pine-Sol sitting around home.The cleaning product is being recalled in Canada and the U.S. because it could be tainted...
Hockey Canada says CEO finished effective immediately, board steps down amid scandal
There's a major shakeup at Hockey Canada.The sport's governing body has announced Chief Executive Officer Scott Smith is leaving the position immediately while the entire board has also...
Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada is in mourning over death of Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence in our lives.Commenting on her death, Trudeau says Queen Elizabeth II served us all with strength and...
Queen Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96
The longest-reigning British monarch has passed away.Queen Elizabeth II was 96-years-old.Born in 1926 to Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Elizabeth had little chance of acceding the throne. She...
Hockey Canada says it used money from reserve fund to pay for nine settlements totaling $7.6 million
More revelations in the Hockey Canada hearing.The national governing body for the sport in Canada says they paid out nine settlements from its National Equity Fund, totaling $7.6 million,...
Pope Francis makes public apology for residential school system
Pope Francis is asking for forgiveness for what he calls the evil committed by so many Christians against Indigenous Peoples.Francis...
Ottawa permanently increasing the Old Age Security pension for the first time since 1973
Eligible Canadian seniors aged 75 and older will see a boost in their pension.Ottawa is permanently increasing the Old...
Ottawa increases Canada Child Benefit
Families across Canada are getting a helping hand dealing with the rising cost of living.Ottawa is increasing the...
U.S. states allowed to ban abortions after Supreme Court decision
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs Wade making way for states to ban abortionsThe move overturns constitutional...
Unvaccinated Canadians allowed to travel domestically and internationally beginning June 20th
Unvaccinated Canadians will soon be able to board a plane or train.Federal officials announced Tuesday afternoon that, as of...
Random COVID-19 testing to be suspended at Canadian airports
Mandatory COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers will soon be temporarily lifted at airports in Canada.Reports say the federal...
Eighteen students killed in mass shooting at Texas elementary school
"When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?"That from U.S. President Joe Biden...
Prime Minister Trudeau welcoming news Pope Francis to visit Canada
Pope Francis will visit Canada between July 24th and 29th. and he'll be using Quebec City, Edmonton, and Iqaluit...
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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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