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Northern B.C. First Nations planning new oil and gas tenure

Northern B.C. First Nations planning new oil and gas tenure

Blueberry River First Nations intends to take on a new petroleum and natural gas tenure, as part of advancing principles and commitments under the 2023 Blueberry River First Nations Implementation Agreement.
Northern BC towns blast province after wildfire crew relocation

Northern BC towns blast province after wildfire crew relocation

The District of Tumbler Ridge and the District of Hudson's Hope have sent letters to Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, expressing their concerns with the removal of an initial BC Wildfire attack crew based in Chetwynd, which has been reassigned
RCMP investigate shooting that killed one man in Sicamous, B.C.

RCMP investigate shooting that killed one man in Sicamous, B.C.

SICAMOUS, B.C. — Police in British Columbia's Interior are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect vehicle after a man was fatally shot this weekend. A statement from the B.C.
B.C. RCMP say 90-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run on Vancouver Island

B.C. RCMP say 90-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say a hit-and-run crash has killed a 90-year-old woman. A statement from Nanaimo RCMP says a passing driver called police at around 8:50 p.m. Saturday after finding the woman lying unconscious on the road.
Judge rejects extradition of West Van man to U.S. in fentanyl overdose case

Judge rejects extradition of West Van man to U.S. in fentanyl overdose case

B.C. Supreme Court justice rule U.S. did not provide documents by deadline; extension would violate charter rights
Prince George woman keeps active playing goal for hockey teams

Prince George woman keeps active playing goal for hockey teams

As a child in Willow River, Ellie Smith made her goalie pads from plywood and foam, would wear a heavy coat, used her ball glove to protect her hand and hoped for the best..
Family back in Ukraine never far from thoughts of Prince George resident

Family back in Ukraine never far from thoughts of Prince George resident

Former UNBC basketball star Vova Pluzhnikov wants people in Prince George to realize that Ukraine war and Russian invasion poses threat to world democracy
Blindness a threat for Prince George residents after retina disease treatment cut

Blindness a threat for Prince George residents after retina disease treatment cut

The BC Retina Disease Treatment Program is ending as of March 31, leaving those affected scrambling for ways to get the cash to fund the eyesight-saving treatment they need.
Downtown Eastside hotel arsonist gets six months in jail

Downtown Eastside hotel arsonist gets six months in jail

Jared Adam Reiss had disconnected the fire alarm in his hotel room at 344 East Hastings St.
Nisga'a Treaty disputes settled between B.C. and First Nation governments

Nisga'a Treaty disputes settled between B.C. and First Nation governments

VICTORIA — The Nisga'a First Nation in northwestern British Columbia says it has reached a historic out-of-court settlement with the provincial government to resolve disputes that had come up in their 24-year-old treaty.