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B.C. Government Provides Continued Support for Literacy Programs Across the Province
The B.C. government is once again backing literacy efforts that help children and families build stronger futures through reading and learning. This year, the government is investing $500,000 into the...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 19, 2025

Prime Minister Carney Announces Enhanced Canada-Mexico Partnership
In a landmark announcement, Prime Minister Mark Carney, alongside Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, unveiled a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Canada and Mexico. This partnership se...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 19, 2025 ruskpp / Depositphotos.com

B.C. ER Walkouts Nearly Double Since 2017, Report Finds
A growing number of British Columbians are leaving hospital emergency rooms without being treated, according to a new national survey. The report from the Montreal Economic Institute shows that 5.5% o...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 18, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com

Premier Eby Calls for Federal Investment in B.C., Maintains North Coast Tanker Ban
B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on Ottawa to invest in major infrastructure projects in British Columbia, but he's not backing down from the federal oil tanker ban on the province's North Coast. Dur...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 18, 2025

New Private Member's Bill Aims to Strengthen Rights of Crime Victims
Mel Arnold, Conservative MP for Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies, has tabled Bill C-221, a Private Member's Bill to improve how victims of crime are treated within the correctional system. The bill pr...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 18, 2025

B.C. Receives $18 Million Federal Boost to Fight Gender-Based Violence
British Columbia will receive $18 million in new federal funding this year to strengthen its response to gender-based violence. The funding is part of the Canada-B.C. bilateral agreement and will supp...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 18, 2025 Premium_shots / Depositphotos.com

Prince Rupert Port Authority Supports New Outdoor Classroom and Garden at École Roosevelt
cole Roosevelt Community School in Prince Rupert has a new outdoor classroom and expanded garden, offering students fresh opportunities for hands-on learning and food education. The Salmonberry School...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 18, 2025

Tamara Chipman Memorial Walk Begins to Honour Her Memory
The memorial walk to honour Tamara Lynn Chipman began this morning in Terrace, marking 20 years since her disappearance. Community members gathered at the Terrace Police Station at 8:30 a.m. to send o...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 18, 2025

British Columbia assessing tsunami risk following 7.8 magnitude earthquake off Russian coast
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake had struck about 410kms southwest of Bering Island, Russia, just before 12:00pm Pacific time today, triggering a tsunami advisory for parts of Russia and the western Alaskan...
Nathan Jordan Sep 18, 2025 fotoscool / Depositphotos.com

Overdose Alert Issued for Prince George
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued an overdose alert for Prince George after a rise in overdose incidents. People have reported experiencing heavy sedation and requirin...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 18, 2025