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Canadian forestry faces 'massive threat' from doubly 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.
Canada's steel industry is bracing for tariff pain. Aluminum? Not so much
The United States is still highly dependent on Canadian aluminum production regardless of cost.
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Documentary about Haida Gwaii blockade sheds new light on agreement
Haida Nation member Christopher Auchter went through hundreds of hours of footage to make The Stand, a film about the 1985 anti-logging blockade on Haida Gwaii that led to over 70 arrests. Four decades later, Haida leader Miles Richardson — who is prominently featured in the film — spoke alongside Auchter about the blockade's significance after the federal government signed a historic agreement recognizing the Haida Nation's title over the archipelago.
Horn heist: B.C. train museum gets railroaded by targeted thefts
Pictures of the horn were found circulating on a Discord server in the United States prior to the theft.
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Figure skating champ Elvis Stojko looks to give back when he visits small-town Canada
Having grown up in Queensville, Ont., Olympic silver medallist and three-time world champion figure skater Elvis Stojko has a soft spot in his heart for small-town Canada.
Boil water advisory for Prince Rupert, B.C., lifted after 3 months
Residents of Prince Rupert, on B.C.'s North Coast, can once again drink water directly from their taps after a three-month long boil water advisory was lifted.
Fort St. John recovering from 'cyber incident.' Unknown if personal data stolen
The northeast B.C. has had limited service since the network was cut off on Feb. 25.
Alice Maitland, B.C.'s longest-serving mayor and a champion of women in politics, dead at 91
'We know how the world goes round,' longtime Hazelton Mayor Alice Maitland said of juggling motherhood and work.
B.C. teacher placed on leave after using N-word in presence of Black students
A Prince George, B.C., high school teacher is under investigation after he was filmed using the N-word multiple times in the presence of Black students.
City of Prince George applies to close court-protected homeless encampment
The City of Prince George in north-central B.C. has applied to the courts in a bid to close a homeless encampment in the Moccasin Flats area, in what is the latest chapter in a long-running dispute.
Prince Rupert, B.C., bar has licence suspended for 22 days after karaoke event
The B.C. Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch has fined a Prince Rupert bar $10,000 and suspended its licence for 22 days after it served patrons after hours and held a karaoke night against regulations.
Heiltsuk Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylaws
The Heiltsuk Tribal Council says in its lawsuit that the police are “emboldening drug dealers” and other wrongdoers to enter and stay on reserve lands by refusing to enforce its bylaws banning people engaged in dangerous activities.
Volunteer Dick Voneugen, giant of Prince George sports scene, dead at 92
The two-time citizen of the year helped establish run, ski and skate clubs and organized the marathon that Terry Fox used as a testing ground for his run across Canada.
For Snotty Nose Rez Kids, the wait for Red Future was worth it
Rapping duo Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce and Darren "Young D" Metz are nominated for three Juno awards and are set to perform at the award show on March 30 in Vancouver.
B.C. gangster Jarrod Bacon charged with assault in Fort Nelson, B.C.
Bacon, 41, has been in and out of prison multiple times and was most recently arrested Feb. 1 following a shooting incident in B.C.'s far northeast.
RCMP caused 'serious interference' with press freedom in 2020 Wet'suwet'en raid, review body finds
The RCMP unreasonably blocked media access and arbitrarily detained a Gitxsan reporter five years ago in a raid on Wet’suwet’en-led blockades in northern British Columbia, the force’s review body says in a new report.
Earthquake shakes parts of B.C. and Alberta, cause being investigated
The Thursday morning quake was felt in Prince George, B.C. and Grande Prairie, Edson and Whitecourt, Alta., according to Earthquakes Canada. No damage has been reported.
Heiltsuk Nation passes written constitution with 67% of votes
The nation says the constitution will help provide clarity on questions around decision-making in Heiltsuk territory that have previously been left to the courts.
RCMP say racist graffiti on Treaty 8 building in Fort St. John is a 'potential hate crime'
Jewish human rights group B'nai Brith Canada says the vandalism showcases how the swastika is being used against a variety of racialized groups, and calls for a national ban on the public display of the emblem of the Nazi Party.
NDP warns privatizing high-speed rail from Toronto to Quebec could kill passenger trains in rest of Canada
80 per cent of Via Rail's revenue could be lost to high-speed replacement announced Tuesday, B.C. MLA warns.
'We had the imagination': B.C. skier leads pair in first-ever ski descent of Mount Robson's south face
Ten years ago, Golden, B.C.'s Christina "Lusti" Lustenberger began imagining the impossible: Could she ski down the south face of the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies?
What to do if there's a moose at your door? This B.C. woman had to figure it out
When Chelsea Coles opened her door on Monday morning, it took her brain a while to figure out what was going on.
Pounding rain, damaging winds expected to batter parts of B.C. through Wednesday
Environment Canada has issued warnings for much of Vancouver Island, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast and eastern and northern sections of Metro Vancouver.
B.C. forests minister projects U.S. tariffs, duties on softwood lumber could reach 55%
'A lot of love between California and British Columbia,' forests minister says on visit to Sacramento.