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BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

British Columbia's Opposition leader is promising to immediately introduce cuts to the province's carbon tax if elected to form government next year.

Oct 31, 2023 1:49 PM Read more >

Freezing rain expected on many B.C. Interior mountain passes

A low-pressure system will move onto the B.C. coast Thursday.

Oct 31, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. is training to win an EV race nobody’s in and no one asked for

B.C.'s government is racing to be the first jurisdiction globally to require by law that only electric vehicles be sold, writes Kirk LaPointe

Oct 31, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

B.C. man pleads guilty to second-degree murder of Ashley Simpson in 2016

SALMON ARM, B.C. — A 21-day murder trial that was supposed to begin Monday in British Columbia Supreme Court in Salmon Arm ended almost immediately as Derek Favell entered a guilty plea.

Oct 31, 2023 7:19 AM Read more >

Prince George Royal Canadian Legion needs money for Remembrance Day

The Legion has asked for $18,000 to support hosting the event

Oct 31, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

Slugger brings major league bats home to Prince George

Jared Young came back to Prince George for a 10-day Thanksgiving visit with a few bats that have his name engraved as a member of the Chicago Cubs.

Oct 31, 2023 6:04 AM Read more >

Deer attacks Okanagan woman, kills her dog

The attack lasted several minutes, until several construction workers who were working in the area used large branches to corral the deer away from the small dog.

Oct 31, 2023 4:41 AM Read more >

B.C. man who fired rifle at stepson's vehicle avoids jail

Richard Alan Murphy, 60, pleaded guilty Monday in Kamloops provincial court to charges of possessing a firearm without licence or registration and careless use of a firearm.

Oct 31, 2023 4:32 AM Read more >

'Matter of time' before someone hurt or killed, Okanagan fire chief says of homeless camp fires

"I just show up and put the fire out, but they set up traps and obstacles to keep each other out of their camps."

Oct 31, 2023 4:27 AM Read more >

Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Defence lawyer Wade Jenson noted that Adams sold his home to repay the money that he stole. The $124,000 was paid back before he was criminally charged.

Oct 31, 2023 4:20 AM Read more >