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Burns Lake will have a separate inquest

Separate inquest will be held in Burns Lake to examine the deaths of the two workers in the explosion at the Babine Forest Products sawmill.
Not a great way to start the day

Not a great way to start the day

A pick-up truck went off the road south of Burns Lake.
Bad snow habits could affect budget

Bad snow habits could affect budget

A current practice of property owners in Burns Lake is putting a significant strain on the village's budget.
New B.C. minister to face child support controversy

New B.C. minister to face child support controversy

Paralympian MLA Michelle Stilwell takes over social development amid calls to increase social assistance, disability benefits
Council discusses club’s proposal

Council discusses club’s proposal

Curling club members had asked council to operate the upstairs lounge rent free for a period of five years.
Mount Polley design, steep additions led to failure

Mount Polley design, steep additions led to failure

Glacial layer in dam base not understood, plans to buttress slope put off until weight of water and tailings caused breach
ICBC frauds include fires, faked thefts

ICBC frauds include fires, faked thefts

Torching truck after it breaks down, claiming car was stolen before crash didn't work for drivers
Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre completed ahead of schedule

Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre completed ahead of schedule

The new facility will officially open to patients on Feb. 4, 2015.

BC Coroners Service announces revised plans for inquests into mill- explosion deaths

The inquest into the Babine Forest Products mill deaths will begin on July 13, 2015, at the Island Gospel Fellowship Hall in Burns Lake
Green MLA Weaver to seek leadership

Green MLA Weaver to seek leadership

UVic professor Andrew Weaver kept his options open for two years, but now says he wants to lead B.C. Green Party into 2017 election