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B.C.’s new premier sworn in, offers energy bill reliefÂ
Premier David Eby offered B.C. residents a break on their power bills as he was sworn in today, making him the 37th premier in the province's history.This came after...
New rules to strengthen homebuyer protection
The B.C. government is introducing a protection period so homebuyers don't feel pressured into making a purchase they may regret.The new rules will see a three-day period given to...
‘Asleep at the switch’: Premiers call for more support for healthcare and affordability
Premiers across Canada met in person for the first time in two years to discuss issues around healthcare, affordability, labour and supply chains and are calling on the federal...
Province invests in anti-abuse sports program
The B.C. government is providing $500,000 to viaSport’s Play Safe B.C. program to address harassment, abuse and discrimination in amateur sports in the province.Provincial officials say the program focuses...
Horgan to step down as premier
After five years on the job, John Horgan has announced he's stepping down as B.C's premier.The 62-year-old Horgan says his health problems this past year have made him reevaluate...
Province investing in public library improvements
The B.C. government is providing a one-time investment of $8 million to public libraries for COVID-19 relief and recovery.The money is being spread among 71 libraries to enhance services...
Ninety-four per cent of health professionals fully vaccinated in B.C.
The B.C. government is reporting that approximately 94 per cent of healthcare workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt.This accounts for 17 of the 18 health regulatory...
Province orders investigation into prolific offenders
The B.C. government has hired two experts to investigate and write a report on the actions needed to deal with prolific offenders and random violent attacks.Provincial officials say British...
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Province reports increase in surgeries completed
The B.C. government is reporting the most surgeries completed in a year in the province's history.According to the B.C....
Province conducting emergency alert test tomorrow
The B.C. government will be testing the newly updated wireless alerting system tomorrow at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time).Previously the...
Province introducing anti-racism data act
The B.C. government is introducing a new act with the goal of dismantling systemic racism and discrimination in B.C.Provincial...
Province updating disaster financial assistance program
The B.C. government is making "significant changes" to the province's disaster financial assistance program so more people can access...
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B.C. wildfire season extends into September, with hundreds under evacuation orders
While September brings shorter days and cooler nights, B.C. officials are stressing the risk of wildfire remains high.Â
B.C. wildfire season extends into September, with hundreds under evacuation orders
While September brings shorter days and cooler nights, B.C. officials are stressing the risk of wildfire remains high.Â
Three men charged in prison break of B.C. fugitive
Three men face charges in connection with the jailbreak of a man who escaped from a B.C. prison and remains at large.Â
Free screening of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to be held at Ron Brent Park
Residents are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy the flick as it is projected onto a giant inflatable movie screen.
Mounties make an arrest in relation to Friday’s ambulance-involved collision
The Prince George RCMP has made an arrest in relation to a motor vehicle incident involving an ambulance and a pickup truck. Just after midnight on September 5th, Frontline Police Officers responded to the incident at the intersection of Carney Street and 15th Avenue.
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