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Peace River Regional District releases 2024 draft budget

Peace River Regional District releases 2024 draft budget

The Peace River Regional District has released their 2024 draft budget, which sits at $114.38 million, up $12.6 million or 12.4 percent from 2023.
Northern B.C. First Nations planning new oil and gas tenure

Northern B.C. First Nations planning new oil and gas tenure

Blueberry River First Nations intends to take on a new petroleum and natural gas tenure, as part of advancing principles and commitments under the 2023 Blueberry River First Nations Implementation Agreement.
Northern BC towns blast province after wildfire crew relocation

Northern BC towns blast province after wildfire crew relocation

The District of Tumbler Ridge and the District of Hudson's Hope have sent letters to Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, expressing their concerns with the removal of an initial BC Wildfire attack crew based in Chetwynd, which has been reassigned
RCMP investigate shooting that killed one man in Sicamous, B.C.

RCMP investigate shooting that killed one man in Sicamous, B.C.

SICAMOUS, B.C. — Police in British Columbia's Interior are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect vehicle after a man was fatally shot this weekend. A statement from the B.C.
B.C. RCMP say 90-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run on Vancouver Island

B.C. RCMP say 90-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say a hit-and-run crash has killed a 90-year-old woman. A statement from Nanaimo RCMP says a passing driver called police at around 8:50 p.m. Saturday after finding the woman lying unconscious on the road.
Fort St. John museum celebrating 40 years since current building opened

Fort St. John museum celebrating 40 years since current building opened

Feb. 16, 1984 was when the current Fort St. John museum building was officially opened to the public, and has been there for the past 40 years.
B.C. lawyer disbarred after improper real estate-related trust transaction

B.C. lawyer disbarred after improper real estate-related trust transaction

Tejinder Singh Dhillon was disbarred from the Law Society of BC on Feb. 20 following a panel ruling.
Man gets 45 days in jail for Metro Vancouver crimes — including stealing a Nintendo

Man gets 45 days in jail for Metro Vancouver crimes — including stealing a Nintendo

Mark Trevor Ealy pleaded guilty to mischief, possession of stolen property, breach and theft charges.
Downtown Eastside hotel arsonist gets six months in jail

Downtown Eastside hotel arsonist gets six months in jail

Jared Adam Reiss had disconnected the fire alarm in his hotel room at 344 East Hastings St.
Alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for nearly $1M fine

Alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for nearly $1M fine

Justin Liu of West Vancouver settled with the B.C. Securities Commission ahead of a lengthy hearing; the agreement includes a 10-year ban from securities market participation.