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Fort St. John Residents Receive Education Awards

FORT ST. JOHN – Two Fort St. John residents are recipients of BC Housing education awards that will help them further their education, achieve their goals, and improve their lives.…

Auditor General releases his annual December report summarizing five projects

VICTORIA-Auditor General John Doyle, has released his annual end-of-year report that summarizes projects not otherwise publicly reported on by his Office. “My traditional public reports are the most visible output…

Avalanche awareness can save a life

Victoria – British Columbia is known for its beautiful backcountry, and the best way to enjoy it is in a safe and responsible manner. British Columbians are urged to learn…

Mill workers losing shifts as raw log exports continue to rise Liberal mismanagement of forestry costs B.C. jobs

VICTORIA – Another sawmill has cut back production for lack of fiber, while the B.C. Liberals continue to mismanage forestry by refusing to tackle the growing problem of raw log…

BC Coroners Service urges pedestrian safety

VICTORIA – The BC Coroners Service is urging both pedestrians and motorists to take extra care in the wake of 13 pedestrian fatalities during the past five weeks. The Coroners…

IIO Investigation into In-Custody Death Concluded

SURREY – The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) investigation into a recent in-custody death in Vancouver has concluded. On Oct. 7, 2012, at 6:46 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) received…

Three bids for Municipal Flower Contract

Three bids were received from the municipal flower contract. The bids were received from: Sun North Ventures $59,000.00  J&L Greenhouses $38,878.62, Springtime Gardens $28,500.00 Scott Barry, Director of Public Works…

Snow Slide on Highway 29 at Farrell Creek

FORT ST. JOHN -The Fort St John RCMP and Hudson Hope RCMP are advising the motoring public of a traffic incident on Highway 29 near the Farrell Creek bridge. At…

Update on fatal rail accident at Gutah

FORT ST. JOHN. – A 30-year-old man from the Peace Country, B.C., is dead after being crushed by a derailed fuel tanker in a remote area north of here on…

New drivers reminded of passenger and alcohol limits

VICTORIA – As the holiday season begins, government is reminding B.C.’s newest drivers of safety-related licence restrictions that can put your travel plans in “park.” Under B.C.’s Graduated Licensing Program…