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Public account report slammed

Public account report slammed

A recently released report detailing public account figures for the province shows how much taxpayers spend each year to foot the bill for an MLA.
Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

The B.C. government's plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general has raised concerns in local government circles, but the minister responsible says it won't mean the province is going to start telling local councils how to tax and spend money.

Accident results in the fatality of one Burns Lake male

The community is saddened by the death of a 35 year old local male.

CSFS disappointed with Missing Women Inquiry

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is one of a number of First Nations groups to withdraw from the B.C. Missing Women Inquiry, citing a lack of funds.
Muddled inquiry new blow to families of missing women

Muddled inquiry new blow to families of missing women

Doubts hang over probe into serial killer Pickton's slaying spree
Sex partners urged to disclose infections via e-cards

Sex partners urged to disclose infections via e-cards

B.C. joins online service to help battle spread of disease
B.C. quit-smoking plan attracts critics

B.C. quit-smoking plan attracts critics

B.C.'s plan to fund nicotine patches and gum for smokers has been lauded by the Canadian Cancer Society and other health organizations, but the program has its detractors.
Last HST ballots collected for count

Last HST ballots collected for count

The fate of B.C.'s harmonized sales tax should be known by the end of August.
Lakes District Secondary School forms a partnership with school in China

Lakes District Secondary School forms a partnership with school in China

Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) has formed a new partnership that will benefit local students as well as School District 91.

Gold mine planned for 2017'

The Blackwater gold project has been acquired by a gold producing company who hope to see an open pit mine up and running at the site by 2017.