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B.C. company combats biodiversity loss with deep-sea robot
Ocean Diagnostic's new device can plunge 400 metres below the ocean's surface to collect data from at-risk species
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B.C. Central Coastal First Nation to adopt written constitution
A historic vote by the people of Heiltsuk Nation reaffirms the nation’s inherent right to self-determination
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VIDEO: Cariboo deafblind woman fears loss of 'absolutely vital' services
Brenda Macalister worries about being left “alone in the dark” as the future of funding for intervenor services remains uncertain
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Highway 5 reopens fully 38 km north of Blue River
Drivers are asked to watch for traffic control
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Thompson Regional Hospital District approves 5 % taxation increase
'This Hospital District budget balances our current and future healthcare needs while maintaining predictable, stable tax increases for residents," board chair.
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Highland Valley Copper extension on list of projects province wants 'sped up'
Province seeks to expedite several resource sector projects in face of U.S. tariff threats
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Barriere byelection candidates address local issues at forum
Voters will go the polls on March 1, 2025 to elect a mayor and councillor
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Let sleeping cats lie: Rare 'up close' cougar encounter near Merritt
Wilderness expert Frank Ritcey and two hiking partners have surprise encounter with a sleepy (and full) cougar
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B.C. Judge finds RCMP violated Northwest B.C. pipeline protesters' Charter rights
Justice Michael Tammen rejects stay of proceedings, but will opt for a reduced sentence when case resumes April 3
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B.C. minister calls for talks on Williams Lake biomass plant
Atlantic Power's Williams Lake plant may yet have some hope as province pushed BC Hydro to meet with the company.
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