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B.C.'s hopes for a hydrogen economy are under threat. Here's why
Documents released through a freedom of information request reveal that B.C.'s former energy minister was told last September that at least seven "large-scale hydrogen projects" were being cancelled or paused because of issues including electricity supply, high cost and transportation.
Trump's tariff war could collapse B.C.'s struggling forest industry
Conservationists and community-based businesses look to reset how forests are managed as crises pile up.
B.C. Hydro reviewing comms plan after 10-hour planned outage doesn't materialize, prompting confusion
Outage lasted less than half an hour for some residents or not at all for others, despite weeks of warning.
B.C. Hydro is cutting power to thousands. Here's how to prepare your phones, fridge and more
The largest outage will be in Prince George, where maintenance on critical equipment will plunge the city into darkness for up to 10 hours Sunday night, with other communities to follow.
Drug that could be 'more toxic than fentanyl' being sold in northern B.C.
Northern Health is warning that a toxic drug that is "equal or more toxic than fentanyl" is being sold in northern B.C.
The Cure
B.C. city buys health clinic to help community retain and recruit new doctors
Dawson Creek is looking at team care to serve the needs of the community.
Mount Robson Provincial Park fully reopening following 2021 flooding
A new cabin is also being built this year. The popular park has been rebuilt to better withstand the impact of climate change. Reservations for the campgrounds open April 2.
Maverick Party, which pushed for Wexit and western autonomy, will not run in federal election
The Maverick Party, which had a weak showing in the 2021 federal election, was deregistered after failing to provide financial returns.
1 dead after vehicle crashed into logging truck north of Prince George: RCMP
Route was closed for several hours after passenger vehicle crossed centre line into logging truck, police say.
Feds to contribute up to $200M for Haisla-led project to ship liquefied natural gas to Asia
Cedar LNG project, on B.C.'s North Coast, is set to be the largest majority Indigenous-owned project in Canada.
Alaskan truck toll could be 'last nail in the coffin' of Fort Nelson, B.C., mayor warns
After downturns in forestry and petroleum production, B.C.'s northernmost municipality has turned to tourism for a lifeline. Now, residents worry the threat of tolls on American truck traffic could be the final blow.
Northern B.C. researchers creating queer history documentary and archive for region
The project will include two components — a documentary film and an accessible historical archive to serve as a lasting resource for future researchers, educators and the public.
Don't 'mess with Alaska,' U.S. senator warns B.C., even as state Republicans affirm friendship with Canada
On the same day that state-level Republicans in Alaska worked to affirm their close relationship with Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and threats of annexation, an Alaskan senator warned British Columbia's premier that "you don't want to mess with Alaska."
B.C. trucking association opposes tolling American vehicles, says retaliation could follow
Far more goods are transported through the U.S. from Mexico to Canada than through B.C. to Alaska.
RCMP investigate 2nd threat against Vanderhoof, B.C., school district employees
RCMP are once again investigating threats made toward school district employees in Vanderhoof, B.C.
Snowfall warning, treacherous roads as winter roars back in northeast B.C.
Dawson Creek activates its warming centre as temperatures remain below freezing.
3 former B.C. Conservative MLAs, who will sit as Independents, say party has been captured by 'woke liberals'
Three former Conservative MLAs say the party has caved to political pressure while some remaining party members have applauded the departure, with MLA Linda Hepner saying they hosted 'extreme right wing views.'
Smoke from holdover wildfires visible in northeast B.C.
Crews are establishing an action plan, the B.C. Wildfire Service says.
2 MLAs defect from B.C. Conservative Party following Dallas Brodie's ouster
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy says he plans to form a new party following ouster of Dallas Brodie.
2 charged in fatal 2018 hit-and-run in Terrace, B.C.
The death of 30-year-old Cameron Kerr was described at the time as a shock to the community.
What impact could Canadian tolls have on Alaska truck travel?
B.C. Premier David Eby has floated the idea of imposing fines on commercial vehicles travelling north if U.S. tariffs are imposed, but challenges are in place.
B.C. planning legislation that could toll trucks travelling to Alaska, Eby says
Premier David Eby said the tolls may not be used, but warned that Canada needs to have tools available to fight the threat of tariffs coming from President Donald Trump until he backs down from his plans altogether.
Quesnel, B.C., mayor wins lawsuit against city after residential school book controversy
The mayor of Quesnel in B.C.'s central Interior has won a lawsuit against the city after he was censured and removed from numerous committees following a controversy over the distribution of a book accused of minimizing the impact of residential schools.
Canadian forestry faces 'massive threat' from double whammy of tariffs and new duties: B.C. premier
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into lumber imports as new fees set to come into effect.
Repeat human-induced earthquakes rattle ranchers in northeastern B.C.
A series of at least four earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 3.1 to 4.3, struck the Peace Region of northeastern B.C. between Feb. 8 and 12. The British Columbia Energy Regulator has confirmed fracking caused the most powerful quake overnight on Feb. 11.