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B. C. Conservative leadership candidates must unite party under "big tent" to form government, expert says
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (611+ words) Members of the B. C. Conservative Party will choose a new leader in seven weeks, with six candidates remaining in the race. The party says each candidate brings their own ides and vision for the future of British Columbia. Hamish Telford, a…...
Feds want to know if vehicle headlights are too bright at night
16+ hour, 4+ min ago (185+ words) The federal government wants to know if motorists and pedestrians in Ottawa and across Canada are being blinded by the lights of other vehicles while driving at night. Transport Canada is conducting a survey on "Canadian experience with vehicle headlights…...
No difference between suspending and amending DRIPA, says First Nations leader
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (343+ words) A First Nations leader in B. C. says Premier David Eby's plan to suspend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act will create less certainty, especially because the NDP may not be in government three years from now. Judith Sayers,…...
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6+ day, 12+ hour ago (16+ words) Peace River North MLA, ICBA call for Taylor Bridge replacement after FOI reveals poor condition'CJDC-TV...
Independent MLA for Peace River North endorses Findlay in leadership race, could rejoin BC Conservatives
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (248+ words) Jordan Kealy, the independent MLA for Peace River North, is endorsing Kerry-Lynne Findlay in the BC Conservative leadership race. Kealy announced the endorsement on social media, saying Findlay brings the experience, judgement, and steadiness needed to lead the BC Conservatives....
Seniors in Northern Health face highest wait times for surgery, long-term care, report shows
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (381+ words) A new report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate highlights growing wait times for seniors" services across the province, including in Northeast BC. The report shows seniors in the Northern Health region face some of the longest wait times…...
First Nation leader Robert Phillips says proposed DRIPA changes would gut legislation
1+ week, 1+ day ago (232+ words) A First Nations leader says proposed amendments to British Columbia's Declaration on the Indigenous Peoples Act would take a "sledgehammer" to the landmark legislation. Robert Phillips of the First Nations Summit says the amendments would "gut" DRIPA and turn back…...
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim shows signs of progress, father says
1+ week, 1+ day ago (183+ words) The father of Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala shared encouraging news and a heartwarming story on social media Tuesday. David Gebala says the 12-year-old is out of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and slowly making progress. "Our time in the…...
Site C worker accommodation building to be used for North Coast Transmission Line project
1+ week, 5+ day ago (226+ words) BC Hydro is repurposing the Site C worker accommodation facility to support the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line project. According to Hydro, close to 85 per cent of the camp " which includes all 21 modular dormitories, the construction site office…...
Pouce Coupe pushes province for clarity and certainty concerning private property rights
1+ week, 5+ day ago (235+ words) The Village of Pouce Coupe is pushing the BC Government on property rights, transparency and taxes. The Village submitted three resolutions to the North Central Local Government association and the Union of B. C. Municipalities. Two focus on land and governance, while…...