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ELECTION 2017: Parties square off on schools

No matter who wins, B.C.’s schools will see an influx of education funding after May 9

Apr 17, 2017 5:00 AM Read more >

One year later: B.C.’s first public health emergency continues

Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall reflects on the past year of the deadly overdose crisis

Apr 13, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

UPDATED: NDP vows big spending, balanced budget

John Horgan plans to raise carbon tax sooner, use revenue from Christy Clark's 'LNG fantasy fund' to eliminate bridge tolls

Apr 13, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

Below-normal snowpack in the Lakes District

There is increased risk of low flows in the region this summer

Apr 12, 2017 8:00 PM Read more >

Recent closures concern business owners in Burns Lake

“We need to find a way to reinvent Burns Lake,” says councillor

Apr 12, 2017 7:00 PM Read more >

Slight increase in real estate sales

“We are seeing a slight increase in sales in many communities in the board area"

Apr 12, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

Seniors’ poverty has grown in B.C.

Half of single B.C. seniors are living on $25K or less per year

Apr 12, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

Is Burns Lake safer than other towns?

Lakes District News compared crime stats among surrounding communities

Apr 12, 2017 11:00 AM Read more >

Burns Lake mill CEO: “Everyone is apprehensive”

Countervailing duty rates are expected to be announced at the end of April

Apr 12, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

Controversy over Burns Lake parade

Some residents don’t think that combining two parades is a good idea

Apr 12, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >