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Northern Rockies RCMP officer charged with assault with a weapon

A Northern Rockies RCMP officer has been charged with assault with a weapon following an incident in Fort Nelson last year.

Uniform Gang enforcement team launched for Northern B.C.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) announced the launch of its North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) in Prince George Today (Thursday).

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

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.

Distracted driving and failure to wear seatbelt numbers double in Northern B.C.

Some Northern B.C. drivers are seemingly forgetting the rules of the road, as distracted driving and lack of seatbelt usage are on the rise.

Where to vote in the Peace Region for the 2026 municipal election

Election day is just around the corner, and voters across the Peace Region are getting ready to choose their local mayors, councillors, regional district directors and school trustees.

U.S. resident charged with helping coordinate Tumbler Ridge shooting

U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Washington resident in connection with February’s deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll

B.C. Conservatives hold a five-point lead over the NDP as voters firm up their choices, according to a new poll.

B.C. parties race to file candidates as nomination deadline looms

British Columbia’s major parties are close to a full slate of candidates in B.C.’s 93 electoral districts, a day before the nomination deadline.

Wildfire near Muskwa Junction grows to 21 hectares, classified as out of control

A wildfire in Northern Rocky Mountains Park has grown to 21 hectares and is now classified as out of control.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

Northern Rockies RCMP seek witnesses after Fort Nelson First Nation shooting

Northern Rockies RCMP are seeking witnesses after a shooting on the Fort Nelson First Nation reserve left one person seriously injured.

Fort Nelson ER closed overnight as staffing shortage disrupts services

Emergency department services at Fort Nelson General Hospital are temporarily unavailable due to staffing challenges.

Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert

B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.

Fort Nelson ER closure cancelled after staffing is found

The emergency department at Fort Nelson General Hospital will be closed overnight Thursday due to staffing challenges.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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