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Kamloops wildfire research institute gets final approval

Kamloops wildfire research institute gets final approval

The Institute of Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency aims to conduct research aimed at preventing, mitigating, responding to and recovering from wildfires.
B.C.'s biggest community forest receives wildfire protection funding

B.C.'s biggest community forest receives wildfire protection funding

The Fort Nelson Community Forest was formed when the license was awarded to the Fort Nelson First Nation and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, who have partnered to share 200,000 hectares of timbered land. 
B.C. housing plan could deliver 293,000 new units over next decade, says report

B.C. housing plan could deliver 293,000 new units over next decade, says report

The New Democrat government's ambitious homebuilding agenda could result in up to 293,000 new housing units over the next decade, according to a government-commissioned report highlighted Thursday by Premier David Eby.
Hiker missing for a year near Sooke, B.C., found dead

Hiker missing for a year near Sooke, B.C., found dead

SOOKE, B.C. — The remains of a hiker who disappeared near Victoria a year ago have been found. Sooke RCMP say the remains of 38-year-old Melissa McDevitt have been located, and police do not believe criminality was involved.
Former B.C. mayor fined for overcontributing to campaign

Former B.C. mayor fined for overcontributing to campaign

Former Pouce Coupe mayor Lorraine Michetti was fined $300 on Dec. 5 for exceeding the contribution limit for her 2022 campaign.
Fort St. John RCMP impound vehicle caught in street race

Fort St. John RCMP impound vehicle caught in street race

B.C. Highway Patrol say they impounded a pickup truck, after witnessing two trucks street racing Dec 3 around 2:00am in Fort St. John on 100th Ave.
Northern B.C. traffic stop leads to drug seizure, arrest

Northern B.C. traffic stop leads to drug seizure, arrest

B.C. Highway Patrol say they were conducting traffic enforcement on Dec.4 around 8:10pm, targeting impaired drives on Highway 97 just north of Fort St. John.
Northern B.C. health services society seeking support

Northern B.C. health services society seeking support

The South Peace Health Services Society has requested a letter of support from the Peace River Regional District, with the letter being used to pursue a funding application to support a short term medical travel residence.
B.C. insider trading and consultant case hearing drags into sixth year

B.C. insider trading and consultant case hearing drags into sixth year

Anthony Jackson of BridgeMark Financial Corp. successfully sought a further delay to a B.C. Securities Commission hearing wherein executive director Peter Brady alleges he committed illegal insider trading and transactions contrary to the public interest.
Northern Rockies expresses support for Emergency Act timeline extension

Northern Rockies expresses support for Emergency Act timeline extension

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has sent a letter to Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, expressing support for the Peace River Regional District’s request for an extension to comment on the new Emergency Act.