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B.C. Nurses Union says mediation talks with province will resume Tuesday

Health Emily Joveski - July 18, 2026

The B.C. Nurses' Union said mediation in its contract dispute with health employers will resume Tuesday after a three-day pause.

B.C. nurses pause picket lines as mediation begins

Health Kate Brown - July 13, 2026

Nurses' Bargaining Association enters mediation with cautious optimism, pauses picket lines to support productive negotiations.

B.C. Nurses’ Union sets up picket line at Nanaimo hospital

Health My Bulkley Lakes Now Staff - July 13, 2026

B.C. nurses picketed outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Monday as talks with a special mediator were set to begin in the ongoing labour dispute.

B.C. Nurses Union says members are facing intimidation as job action ramps up

Health Emily Joveski - July 7, 2026

The B.C. Nurses' Union said nurses are facing intimidation from health employers as job action escalates across the province.

B.C. nurses poised for job action after issuing 72-hour strike notice

Health Emily Joveski - June 29, 2026

Nurses in B.C. could begin job action as early as Thursday after the B.C. Nurses' Union issued a 72-hour strike notice Monday.

B.C. nurses reject tentative agreement with the province

Health Emily Joveski - June 19, 2026

Members of the B.C. Nurses' Union have rejected a tentative contract agreement with the province, with 67 per cent voting against the deal, the union said Friday.

B.C. nurses union reaches agreement with province

Health Emily Joveski - May 22, 2026

The B.C. Nurses’ Union said Friday it has reached a tentative agreement with the province after members overwhelmingly backed possible job action earlier this month.

B.C. nurses move toward strike vote after contract talks reach impasse

Health Emily Joveski - May 1, 2026

More than 550 nurses and supporters marched in Vancouver as the B.C. Nurses’ Union warns of a possible strike, with a vote set for May 8-11 after contract talks stalled.

B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike

Provincial Emily Joveski - September 2, 2025

Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.

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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election October 13, 2026

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry October 13, 2026

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.