ICBC has updated its online tool to provide customers an estimate of how much they will save when they renew their vehicle insurance under Enhanced […]
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Prince George’s Cameron Stolz has been tagged by the BC Liberal Party to help with the upcoming leadership race. Stolz, former city councillor who also […]
Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding potential restrictions on interprovincial travel: “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our first and overriding priority has been […]
There is a buzz in the air as a new round of Bee BC funding opens soon to support more community projects aimed at protecting […]
The race for the top baby name in British Columbia in 2020 has come to a close, and Olivia once again has taken the lead […]
BY GERRY CHIDIAC Lessons in Learning In recent decades across the globe, the super rich have been getting richer while the middle class shrinks. This […]
The Government of Canada has a monitoring program in place with the provinces and territories to identify new COVID-19 variants in Canada, such as the ones identified in […]
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus […]
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus […]
VICTORIA – One of the best ways to keep plastics out of the environment is to not create plastic waste in the first place, and […]
The promised economic benefits from coal mines in northeastern British Columbia are being overstated, while mining company pledges to protect vulnerable wildlife species are rarely […]
The Fall 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update confirms the forecasted provincial deficit at $13.6 billion, which includes an additional $2 billion for new COVID-19 supports […]
An investigation of a complaint about the management of biodiversity in the Prince George Timber Supply Area (PG TSA) has found that biodiversity, as it […]
VICTORIA – The province is expanding provincial COVID-19 ticket enforcement and workplace safety measures to keep British Columbians safe, as well as mitigate the effects […]
With the introduction of ICBC’s new Enhanced Care coverage next spring, drivers will save on average 20 per cent, or approximately $400, on their full […]
The province has committed $28 million to upgrade side, secondary and forest service roads. The funding is going to two programs and is part of […]
VICTORIA – B.C. Recovery Benefit is set to roll out later this month. “As 2020 draws to a close, we look back on a year […]
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus […]
In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: “As the resurgence […]
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus […]
VICTORIA – The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, in partnership with the BC Achievement Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of […]
Stop the Spray BC will be hosting a COVID-aware rally Thursday at the BC Ministry of Forests Office in Prince George opposing the continuation of […]
Effective immediately, the province is extending the freeze on rent increases until July 10, 2021, under the powers of the Emergency Program Act and COVID-19 […]
Just as Americans waited days for election results, so did we here in British Columbia … albeit a little less breathlessly and with less on […]
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus […]
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus […]
British Columbia Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says seniors in long-term care homes need more family visitation, even in a COVID-19 world. Mackenzie released the results […]
In many parts of the province, drivers are beginning to experience winter conditions and snowfall on the roads. With the forecast of La Niña, a […]
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is urging all ghouls and goblins to keep safe this Halloween by following some basic COVID-19 safety tips […]
Having a majority NDP government will allow John Horgan to spend more time in Interior communities. The premier-elect, who did not visit Prince George or […]
Elections BC estimates that at least 52.4 per cent of registered voters voted in the 2020 Provincial General Election. This is a preliminary estimate of […]
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel […]
As British Columbia’s three main political parties vie to lock in the support of voters who have yet to cast ballots in one of the […]
Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson says now is not the time for a provincial election. “Today, John Horgan chose politics over people,” the BC Liberal leader […]
When Sonia Furstenau became leader of the provincial Green Party last week, she said Premier John Horgan had a duty to govern, not play politics […]
British Columbians will be going to the polls October 24. Premier John Horgan met with Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin this morning and shortly after 11 […]
Premier John Horgan and Carole James, Minister of Finance, have released an $8.25 billion economic recovery plan as the province deals with the ramifications of […]
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus […]
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of BC (ADRBC) has been selected as the organization that will help people find mediators and provide information on alternative […]
Premier John Horgan recently suggested an early election could be an “opportunity” for his BC NDP, though the party was quick to say that he […]
People can now view the preliminary design for the proposed Quesnel North-South Interconnector designed to increase safety and reduce traffic congestion in the region. The […]
VICTORIA – The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue […]
Former Prince George Free Press publisher Lorne Doerksen is seeking the B.C. Liberal Party nomination in Cariboo-Chilcotin. Current MLA Donna Barnett, who has represented the […]
VICTORIA – Police and other provincial enforcement officers are being given the ability to issue $2,000 violation tickets for owners or organizers contravening the provincial […]
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Réka Gustafson, B.C.’s deputy provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel […]
VICTORIA – The province will hire approximately 500 additional health professionals to increase contact tracing around British Columbia, helping keep communities safe as it continues […]
More than five million illegal cigarettes were taken off the street last year. This saves the province $1.4 million in potential taxation revenue loss, revenue […]
The province has purchased ranch lands for the Xatśūll First Nation (Soda Creek Indian Band) as part of treaty negotiations with the Northern Secwepemc te […]
The B.C. government says it’s “disappointing” that the United States is imposing a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian aluminum exports. “Many people in B.C. […]
VICTORIA – Young people interested in environmental management and conservation will have opportunities to gain experience, skills and training through a new government program that […]
Victoria is committing $10.5 million towards overdose prevention, treatment and supports designed to accelerate response to an increasingly toxic illicit drug supply due to COVID-19. “There […]
Health-care workers throughout British Columbia are asked to share their experiences with racism and discrimination in the health-care system as part of a new survey […]
Fishing lodge owners on Haida Gwaii are extremely upset with the provincial government’s decision to halt all non-resident travel to the islands due to […]
British Columbians wanting to switch from fossil fuel-based heating to cleaner, more energy-efficient heat pumps now have access to low-interest financing as part of CleanBC. […]
British Columbians are taking the next step in BC’s Restart Plan with a gradual transition to Phase 3, including the safe and respectful return of […]
Premier John Horgan has appointed Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary for Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, to lead the expansion and use of […]
The province is making changes to the Community Gaming Grants (CGG) program. The changes are designed to help the many vulnerable people who are particularly […]
May was the deadliest month ever in B.C. when it comes to drug overdoses. There were 170 deaths in May across the province. The Northern […]
More than 157,000 kindergarten to Grade 12 students, representing nearly 30 per cent of B.C.’s total school population, were back in classrooms during the first […]