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Yuri Fulmer Enters BC Conservative Leadership Race
Business leader and philanthropist Yuri Fulmer has announced he is seeking the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, positioning himself as a challenger to Premier David Eby and th...
Sabrina Spencer Jan 08, 2026

Prime Minister Carney to Visit China and Switzerland to Expand Trade and Investment
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to travel to China and Switzerland later this month as part of Canada's push to diversify trade, attract new investment, and strengthen economic resilien...
Sabrina Spencer Jan 08, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney with staff and senior advisors during a brief ahead of the meeting with Robert Uggla and Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne, in the Prime Minister’s office at 80 Wellington in Ottawa on July 2, 2025.
Le premier ministre Mark Carney reçoit de l’information de la part de son personnel et de ses conseillers principaux en prévision d’une réunion avec Robert Uggla et le ministre des Finances, François-Philippe Champagne, dans son bureau du 80, rue Wellington, à Ottawa le 2 juillet 2025.

Public Invited to Nominate British Columbians for Province's Highest Honours
The Province of British Columbia is calling on the public to nominate exceptional individuals for its two highest honours: the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship. The Order of...
Sabrina Spencer Jan 08, 2026

Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected Along North and Central Coast
Environment Canada is warning residents along British Columbia's North and Central Coast to prepare for severe weather as an atmospheric river moves into the region starting Thursday evening. A Specia...
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Impaired Driving Up in Northern BC During Winter Campaign
The BC Highway Patrol reports a mixed picture from the 2025 Winter Impaired Driving Campaign. While Central BC saw a decline in impaired driving, Northern BC recorded an increase, raising concerns for...
Sabrina Spencer Jan 08, 2026

Prince Rupert Tackles Overnight Snowfall and Power Outage
Prince Rupert residents woke up to substantial snowfall overnight. City crews, along with contractors, have been out plowing main arterial roads and priority routes to ensure emergency access and publ...
Sabrina Spencer Jan 08, 2026

Potential Measles Exposure Reported in Fort St. John
Northern Health is advising residents of Northeast British Columbia about a new potential measles exposure in the Fort St. John area. Public Health officials report that Lonestar Night Club, located a...
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Northern Health Invites Community to Join Purple Cap Winter Campaign
Northern Health is calling on crafters across Northern British Columbia to participate in the Purple Cap winter campaign. The initiative encourages knitters, crocheters, and other craft enthusiasts to...
Sabrina Spencer Jan 08, 2026 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health

Prince Rupert GSAR Warns of Unpredictable Ice Conditions
Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue is advising residents to exercise extreme caution on local lakes this winter. With temperatures swinging between freezing and mild, ice conditions can change rap...
Sabrina Spencer Jan 08, 2026

Skeena MLA Calls for Clear End to B.C.'s Drug Policy Experiment
Skeena MLA Claire Ratte is calling on the provincial government to clearly end drug decriminalization and openly acknowledge what she describes as the failure of British Columbia's drug policy experim...
Sabrina Spencer Jan 08, 2026 Skeena MLA Claire Rattée during Question Period in the BC Legislature on October 28th, 2025. // Courtesy:
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia