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B.C. royal visit looks set up for the children

B.C. royal visit looks set up for the children

Victoria-based schedule means it's likely Prince George and Princess Charlotte will accompany their parents William and Kate
VIA Rail in talks to offer $5 fares to 'at risk' groups along B.C. 'highway of tears'

VIA Rail in talks to offer $5 fares to 'at risk' groups along B.C. 'highway of tears'

VIA Rail in talks to offer $5 fares connecting Highway 16 communities in northern B.C.
Tree planting, gas leaks next in climate plan

Tree planting, gas leaks next in climate plan

No increase for carbon tax, 2020 greenhouse gas reduction abandoned as forests, natural gas industry focus of efforts
Marijuana shops high on municipal agenda

Marijuana shops high on municipal agenda

Even small towns struggle with unregulated pot shops as Justin Trudeau government holds hearings on legalization
Canadians now allowed to grow cannabis for medical purposes

Canadians now allowed to grow cannabis for medical purposes

The new rules were announced last week in response to a federal court ruling which upheld patients’ rights to grow cannabis.

School District 91 could soon improve transportation services

Students and parents in the School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) could soon have access to improved school transportation services.
Hwy. 16 parking becomes an issue

Hwy. 16 parking becomes an issue

Burns Lake councillor urges local staff not to park on Hwy. 16.
Prosecutor appointed in MLA Pat Pimm case

Prosecutor appointed in MLA Pat Pimm case

Peace River North MLA arrested, released after incident in Fort St. John, has resigned B.C. Liberal caucus for a second time
Cold cases in the Burns Lake region

Cold cases in the Burns Lake region

The suspicious death of Roger Tom will complete 10 years next month.
Babine sockeye lower than expected

Babine sockeye lower than expected

LBN says it’s too soon to know if the sockeye is simply late this year.