Many small businesses in British Columbia are concerned the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute could disrupt their operations this summer, according to data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
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.
U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications.
A Boil Water Notice has been put into effect in 108 Mile Ranch, due to what the Cariboo Regional District says is a "substantial water main break and loss of pressure in large areas in the system."
A woman was taken to the hospital following an incident with a suspected impaired driver, where it was determined by police and EHS that the woman had jumped out of a moving vehicle.
