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South African doctor coming to Burns Lake

A new physician and his family are to arrive in Burns Lake from South Africa as early as December this year.
Robbers hit the Beacon Theatre

Robbers hit the Beacon Theatre

The incidents of vandalism at the Beacon Theatre have been on the increase.

RCMP stand off with suicidal female

At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2011 the Burns Lake RCMP detachment received a report of a suicidal female with a firearm in her rental home across from Uptown Auto.
B.C. gang strategy working, Bond says

B.C. gang strategy working, Bond says

B.C.'s two-year-old 'gangs and guns' strategy is working, and the province will continue to do its share to maintain it, Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond says.
Campbell confirmed as UK ambassador

Campbell confirmed as UK ambassador

The federal government has confirmed the appointment of former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell as Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Hydro rate increases to be cut back

Hydro rate increases to be cut back

BC Hydro should reduce its proposed rate increases by half and prune back a corporation that has become overstaffed and micromanaged, according to a review panel appointed by the B.C. government.
Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

More than 1.6 million voters sent in their ballots for B.C.'s referendum on the harmonized sales tax, a participation rate that matches the 51 per cent turnout for the 2009 B.C. election.

Big plans for Burns Lake Band's Gathering Place

Burns Lake Band's Gathering Place renovations will hopefully start this fall.

BC Improves environmental reporting

If you commit an environmental offense, your name, fine amount and infraction information will now be made public via a new database.
Rejection for Burns Lake's Ditni Yoh project

Rejection for Burns Lake's Ditni Yoh project

Nearly, but not quite.