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Regional district bio-control program now has new partner

Bio-control insects are “host specific” and will not attack native vegetation or even other weedy species

May 11, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Simpcw First Nation signs Mutual Benefits Agreement with Kinder Morgan

“The rights and title of Simpcw are being recognized by the people who come into our traditional lands,” Chief Mathew

May 10, 2016 8:00 PM Read more >

Arson investigated in northern B.C. fires

Conservation officers investigate signs that up to 10 wildfires were deliberately set

May 10, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. caribou herds decline, wolf kill to continue

Habitat protection, penning pregnant females showing results as biologists continue to shoot wolves from helicopters

May 9, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

Distracted driving ticket will soon cost $543 and up

Cost for first texting and driving offence $543, up to $888 for a second within one year and licence may be suspended

May 9, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Officer’s initial polite warning unheeded by travelling trio of criminals results in charges

Three Central Okanagan men are currently in custody and facing a multitude of charges

May 8, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Rain, snow slow northern B.C. wildfires, evacuees head home

Alberta crews join B.C. Wildfire Service on cross-border Siphon Creek fire as hundreds of people leave emergency shelters

May 8, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

B.C. wildfire crosses into Alberta, medical teams to help evacuees

B.C. mobile hospital, counsellors preparing to help care for thousands evacuated from Fort McMurray

May 6, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Boats intercepted with zebra mussels in B.C.

Illegal hunters, 'bear jams' and wildlife rescues all part of the job for conservation officers

May 5, 2016 8:00 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Escape from Fort McMurray firestorm, how you can help

Harrowing video emerging of the escape from Fort Mac wildfires, how you can contribute to help those left homeless

May 5, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >