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Province Expands BC Timber Sales Role to Strengthen Forestry Sector
The B.C. government is expanding the mandate of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to better support communities, forestry jobs, and the long-term health of the province's forests. This shift follows a comprehens...
Sep 23, 2025 Boards on timber warehouse outdoor, nobody, lumber industry, carpentry. Wood processing on factory, forest sawing in lumberyard, sawmill
With Fall Here, BC Thanksgiving Food Drive Returns to Support Local Families
With the first day of fall officially behind us, communities across the Northwest are turning their attention to Thanksgiving - and for many families, it's a time of real need. The annual BC Thanksgiv...
Sep 23, 2025
Police Seize Drugs, Cash, and Imitation Gun in Williams Lake Raid
A police investigation in Williams Lake has led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs, cash, and an imitation firearm. The Cariboo-Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit launched the operation on ...
Sep 23, 2025
Toxic Drug Alert Issued for Northern BC Following Overdoses
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued a toxic drug alert for the Northern Health region, effective until October 7, 2025. The alert follows the discovery of a purple paste...
Sep 23, 2025
Prince Rupert Delegation Advocates for Key Investments at UBCM Conference
The City of Prince Rupert is attending the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference this week, with a focus on securing essential provincial support for the region's growth and sustainability. May...
Sep 23, 2025
HGTV Wants Your Town for Home Town Takeover Canada
Nationwide call invites small communities to share their stories and dream big HGTV is inviting Canadians to show their small-town pride for a chance to star in the brand-new series Home Town Takeover...
Sep 23, 2025
Kitimat Hospital Foundation Raises Over $220,000 at 2025 Gala
The Kitimat General Hospital Foundation (KGHF) is thrilled to announce a successful 2025 fundraising gala, which raised an incredible $220,300 for vital healthcare projects at Kitimat General Hospital...
Sep 22, 2025
BC Government Seeks Public Input on Water Management Permitting Changes
The B.C. government is reviewing its permitting process for the natural-resource sector and is inviting residents to provide feedback on proposed changes related to water management. These reforms aim...
Sep 22, 2025
Mayors Advocate for Stronger Support for Resource Development in BC
At the "Get It Done" conference in Campbell River, mayors from across British Columbia gathered to call for increased support for resource development. The event brought together leaders from rural an...
Sep 22, 2025
B.C. Draws Growing Number of U.S. Health-Care Workers
British Columbia is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for U.S. health-care professionals, with more than 1,400 job applications since May 2025-a number that's doubled in recent months. O...
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