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American counterparts once again raise duties on BC softwood lumber

Provincial Brendan Pawliw - July 25, 2025

In April, the US Department of Commerce announced a combined countervailing and anti-dumping duty rate of 34.45%. This rate was an increase from the previous 14.5%. The group says the trade actions continue to harm workers, families, and communities across British Columbia and Canada—and have gone unresolved for far too long.

Laura Secord, Nutriart chocolate recalled for undeclared peanut

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 25, 2025

Recalls have been issued for several chocolate products sold in British Columbia and other provinces, due to an undeclared peanut.

Invasive Species B.C. offers guidance as tick season reaches its peak

Lifestyle Brendan Pawliw - July 25, 2025

Other symptoms include a rash, fever, fatigue, headaches, aches, and swollen lymph nodes. Residents can also download the ETick app for more information, by clicking here.

Canada, B.C. boost program covering losses for farmers

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 25, 2025

The federal and B.C. governments are making changes this year to a program that helps farmers manage large income losses.

Quesnel River Rush Sign New Forward

Quesnel River Rush Teryn Midzain - July 25, 2025

A new forward will be entering the Quesnel River Rush Hockey Club for the new season. The Rush announced via their social media that the club has signed 17-year-old Colby Callan from Beaumont, Alberta

Three rescued miners healthy, in good spirits after two days trapped underground

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 25, 2025

Three workers have returned to the surface after spending more than two days trapped underground at the Red Chris mine in northwestern B.C.

Osisko’s Cariboo Gold Project Moves Forward with a US$450M Investment

Mining Teryn Midzain - July 25, 2025

Osisko Development's Cariboo Gold Project has received significant funding that will advance its construction. Osisko announced on Monday, July 21, that it has secured a US$450 million loan from Appian Capital Advisory Limited that will support the mine near Wells and Barkville's development and construction.

Two Williams Lake Drivers “Lucky Their Accident Wasn’t Fatal” Says BC Highway Patrol

RCMP Teryn Midzain - July 25, 2025

Two drivers in Williams Lake are "lucky to be walking away" with only seatbelt tickets, a driving prohibition, and a bleeding scalp as results of a crash on July 20, says BC Highway Patrol.

Update: Three trapped workers at northwest B.C. mine successfully rescued

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 24, 2025

It’s unclear how long the rescue operation will take for three workers who have been trapped underground at a northwest B.C. mine since Tuesday morning.

Boat and ATVs stolen in Break and Enter in 100 Mile House

Crime Teryn Midzain - July 24, 2025

100 Mile House RCMP responded to a break and enter on July 18, where a boat and two all-terrain vehicles were stolen, and signs of forced entry were observed. Police ask if anyone has any information or has seen a white boat being transported from the area of Tatton Helena Lake Forest Service Road in the last two months to call the 100 Mile House RCMP detachment.

new Kamloops Cancer Centre will benefit Cariboo patients

Health Care Pat Matthews - July 24, 2025

Construction work is underway on a new BC Cancer Centre in Kamloops that will provide people in the Cariboo region better access to cancer care closer to home.