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B.C.’s new premier sworn in, offers energy bill relief 

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Premier David Eby offered B.C. residents a break on their power bills as he was sworn in today, making him the 37th premier in the province's history. This came after...

New rules to strengthen homebuyer protection

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The B.C. government is introducing a protection period so homebuyers don't feel pressured into making a purchase they may regret. The new rules will see a three-day period given to...

‘Asleep at the switch’: Premiers call for more support for healthcare and affordability

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Premiers across Canada met in person for the first time in two years to discuss issues around healthcare, affordability, labour and supply chains and are calling on the federal...

Province invests in anti-abuse sports program

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The B.C. government is providing $500,000 to viaSport’s Play Safe B.C. program to address harassment, abuse and discrimination in amateur sports in the province. Provincial officials say the program focuses...

Horgan to step down as premier

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John Horgan has announced he's stepping down as B.C's premier. Horgan says his health problems this past year have made him reevaluate his future in office. “As we reach the mid-point...

Province investing in public library improvements

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The B.C. government is providing a one-time investment of $8 million to public libraries for COVID-19 relief and recovery. The money is being spread among 71 libraries to enhance services...

Ninety-four per cent of health professionals fully vaccinated in B.C.

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The B.C. government is reporting that approximately 94 per cent of healthcare workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt. This accounts for 17 of the 18 health regulatory...

Province orders investigation into prolific offenders

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The B.C. government has hired two experts to investigate and write a report on the actions needed to deal with prolific offenders and random violent attacks. Provincial officials say British...

Province reports increase in surgeries completed

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The B.C. government is reporting the most surgeries completed in a year in the province's history. According to the B.C....

Province conducting emergency alert test tomorrow

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The B.C. government will be testing the newly updated wireless alerting system tomorrow at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time). Previously the...

Province introducing anti-racism data act

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The B.C. government is introducing a new act with the goal of dismantling systemic racism and discrimination in B.C. Provincial...

Province updating disaster financial assistance program

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The B.C. government is making "significant changes" to the province's disaster financial assistance program so more people can access...

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B.C. RCMP to begin phased rollout of Next Generation 9-1-1 system

RCMP
B.C. residents will continue to access emergency services the same way as police dispatch centres transition to a new digital 9-1-1 system beginning Oct. 26.

Canadian soccer legend Karina LeBlanc commands the stage at UNBC Legacy Night

Sports
The evening raised vital financial support for local Timberwolves student-athletes .

Before the Final Drop: Where Northwest voters turned out for advance voting

2026 BC Election
Province-wide, 891,348 people took advantage of early voting during – that's a decline of 11 percent when compared to two years ago (2024). 

“It was just a complete breakdown” Cougars blow third period lead to lose to Giants

Hockey
They say a two-goal lead is the worst lead in hockey, and after Wednesday night, the Prince George Cougars would probably agree with that sentiment.

Smith rules out another referendum: “It is time to move forward together”

National
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has ruled out another referendum on the province’s place in Canada after unofficial results showed a strong majority of voters favoured remaining in the country.