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Heat records broken around B.C.

Heat records broken around B.C.

Scorching temperatures reached throughout the province on Labour Day
B.C. failed to reduce wildfire risk: communities

B.C. failed to reduce wildfire risk: communities

A local official says the provincial fire mitigation system is under-funded, burdensome and unfair
Aug 31: “Quieter day” on Elephant Hill fire

Aug 31: “Quieter day” on Elephant Hill fire

Still some growth towards Sheridan Lake
Aug. 31: Elephant Hill fire behaviour increases

Aug. 31: Elephant Hill fire behaviour increases

Fire crews say the Elephant Hill blaze has moved beyond containment lines.
Ex-Surrey mayor Dianne Watts top pick to lead BC Liberals: poll

Ex-Surrey mayor Dianne Watts top pick to lead BC Liberals: poll

Watts beats MLA Sam Sullivan and former finance minister Mike de Jong
BC Ferries reports record-breaking traffic for first quarter

BC Ferries reports record-breaking traffic for first quarter

Vehicle traffic was the highest it’s ever been, and passenger traffic is the highest it’s been in over 20 years for the months of April, May and June.
Local business owners weigh in on minimum wage increase

Local business owners weigh in on minimum wage increase

While the increase is favourable to workers, owners may find the change difficult
2017 now worst wildfire season in B.C.

2017 now worst wildfire season in B.C.

Total area burned approaching 9,000 square km across the province
NDP to raise B.C. minimum wage by 50 cents

NDP to raise B.C. minimum wage by 50 cents

Government says it’s part of a plan to increase the rate to $15/hour in the next four years
Meeting examines Geopark proposal

Meeting examines Geopark proposal

What is a Geopark and would one be a good thing for the North Thompson Valley?