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Burns Lake Search and Rescue looks to drones

Burns Lake Search and Rescue looks to drones

The group hopes to have drones up and running by spring
UPDATE: Mount Milligan Mine temporarily suspends operations

UPDATE: Mount Milligan Mine temporarily suspends operations

There have not been any layoffs at this stage
End is near for MSP premiums in B.C.

End is near for MSP premiums in B.C.

Premiums reduced by half for all British Columbians
Benjamin and Olivia top baby names in B.C. in 2017

Benjamin and Olivia top baby names in B.C. in 2017

First northern baby of 2018 born in Dawson Creek
Andrew Wilkinson pays visit to Burns Lake

Andrew Wilkinson pays visit to Burns Lake

MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena Andrew Wilkinson, who’s running for the leadership of the B.C. Library Party, paid a visit to Burns Lake last Friday as the leadership campaign moves into its final month. He was accompanied by John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes, who has endorsed Wilkinson to lead the party. Approximately 10 community members joined the candidate at Subway to learn more about him.
No serious injuries in Burns Lake accident

No serious injuries in Burns Lake accident

The Burns Lake Fire Department was called out just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, with a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Hwy. 16 and Hwy. 35. Two people were transported to the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre with minor injuries. The RCMP charged one of the drivers with failing to yield on a left turn. (Burns Lake Fire Department photos)
Majority of assessment notices show a slight increase in northern B.C.

Majority of assessment notices show a slight increase in northern B.C.

Granisle saw the biggest jump in the region
UPDATE: Missing person found

UPDATE: Missing person found

Norman Lloyd Campbell had been missing since Jan. 2
Province raises threshold for homeowner grant to $1.65 million

Province raises threshold for homeowner grant to $1.65 million

Eligible homeowners must apply for the grant each year. To be eligible, the home must be used as the owner’s principal residence
Suspicious male offering rides to young people in Burns Lake

Suspicious male offering rides to young people in Burns Lake

Public urged to immediately report any suspicious activity