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Pacific Coastal airlines launches partnership with Air Canada

Pacific Coastal Airlines says it is launching a partnership that will let customers book itineraries combining Pacific Coastal and Air Canada flights on a single ticket.

When a baby is in the NICU, every milestone matters

September is NICU Awareness Month, a time to recognize the babies fighting for every milestone in the NICU, and the families reaching milestones right alongside them.

Cops for Cancer Tour de North a huge success !

$163,978. That’s how much money was raised during this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de North event.

A new gold mine near Wells is officially a go

Osisko Gold has announced that its Board of Directors has made a formal decision to proceed with the construction of the Cariboo Gold Project.

Many B.C. drivers unaware amber lights trigger Slow Down, Move Over law

With traffic expected to pick up over the final long weekend of summer, drivers across the North are being reminded that flashing amber lights at the roadside carry the same Slow Down, Move Over requirements as flashing emergency lights.

Former Quesnel City Councillor and MLA has announced her intention to run for Mayor

“I feel recharged, I’ve had a good break, and I’m ready to get back to work.”

Quesnel man to be sentenced in connection with “significant” drug bust

A date for sentencing has been set for a Quesnel man who was charged in connection with a “significant” drug bust.

Williams Lake man charged in connection with fatal accident near Lytton

44-year old Joel Chenier is facing one count of driving without due care and attention under the BC Motor Vehicle Act.

Murder charge laid in connection with 2018 homicide investigation in Quesnel

Clement was dropped off at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital suffering from significant injuries on November 8, 2018. He died as a result of injuries, and investigators determined that his death was the result of foul play.

Investigation underway into RCMP interaction that left a woman in Williams Lake with serious injuries

An incident in Williams Lake where a woman was injured is now the subject of an investigation by the Independent Investigations Office of B.C.

Keep the wheels turning: Drivers needed for Canadian Cancer Society program

Wheels of Hope needs more volunteer drivers across B.C. to help cancer patients get to treatment appointments.

Eby says tanker ban supports Prince Rupert’s future growth

Premier David Eby says maintaining the North Coast oil tanker ban will help Prince Rupert grow its economy while protecting the environment, allowing governments and First Nations to focus on sustainable development and marine safety.

Extreme heat pushes B.C. electricity demand to record high

Extreme heat drove electricity demand in British Columbia to a record summer high Tuesday evening as more households relied on air conditioning to stay cool.

Update: Amber Alert cancelled

RCMP say the missing four-year-old boy has been found safe.

B.C. to eliminate second road test for most new drivers this fall

Most new drivers in British Columbia will no longer have to pass a second road test to earn a full Class 5 driver's licence under changes to the province's Graduated Licensing Program taking effect this fall. 

B.C. officials brace for worsening drought conditions and more wildfires

As hot, dry weather persists across southern B.C., provincial officials warned Tuesday that wildfire activity and drought conditions are expected to worsen before they improve.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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