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No reason to be scared

This spider was recently found running around a home in Burns Lake.

Aug 26, 2015 8:00 PM Read more >

Fires, forests high on local government agenda

Municipal politicians look for more provincial support to remove forest fuel from interface areas, including private land

Aug 26, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Fentanyl-related deaths spike in B.C.

The majority of deaths involved individuals who mistakenly took fentanyl. Fentanyl has been found in marijuana.

Aug 26, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Proposed tax increase follow-up

Beach also takes exception to the suggestion by Illes that he supported a similar proposal earlier this year.

Aug 25, 2015 4:00 PM Read more >

Careless driving, smoking penalties on way

Premier Christy Clark to recall the B.C. legislature Sept. 28, the third legislative sitting of the year

Aug 24, 2015 5:00 AM Read more >

Commercial harvest still not allowed at Babine Lake this year

Sockeye return has been drastically lower than expected.

Aug 21, 2015 7:00 PM Read more >

Chief judge reviews online provincial court records

Database of charges, convictions, peace bonds used for criminal record checks, but users may not be aware of later acquittal

Aug 21, 2015 2:00 PM Read more >

The fight to end domestic violence

Provincial funding will help address domestic violence in rural areas.

Aug 21, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Councillors defend possible tax increase

The Village of Burns Lake needs to repair its aging infrastructure – even if it means borrowing heavily to do so.

Aug 20, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Beach not in favour of tax increase

“I voted against this motion because I do not support raising municipal taxes by double digits in one year,” Beach said.

Aug 20, 2015 5:00 AM Read more >