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Taber, Tumbler Ridge trade jerseys after Hockeyville showdown

What is said to have begun as a friendly competition between two communities in the Kraft Hockeyville competition finished with what has been described as a celebration of sportsmanship and friendship between the Town of Taber and Tumbler Ridge.

Cops for Cancer Tour de North a huge success

$163,978. That’s how much money was raised during this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de North event.

Many B.C. drivers unaware amber lights trigger Slow Down, Move Over law

With traffic expected to pick up over the final long weekend of summer, drivers across the North are being reminded that flashing amber lights at the roadside carry the same Slow Down, Move Over requirements as flashing emergency lights.

Keep the wheels turning: Drivers needed for Canadian Cancer Society program

Wheels of Hope needs more volunteer drivers across B.C. to help cancer patients get to treatment appointments.

BC Highway Patrol focusing on Highway 24 amid wildfire evacuations

The BC Highway Patrol will have a heavier presence in the Cariboo this long weekend.

Eby says tanker ban supports Prince Rupert’s future growth

Premier David Eby says maintaining the North Coast oil tanker ban will help Prince Rupert grow its economy while protecting the environment, allowing governments and First Nations to focus on sustainable development and marine safety.

Extreme heat pushes B.C. electricity demand to record high

Extreme heat drove electricity demand in British Columbia to a record summer high Tuesday evening as more households relied on air conditioning to stay cool.

B.C. officials brace for worsening drought conditions and more wildfires

As hot, dry weather persists across southern B.C., provincial officials warned Tuesday that wildfire activity and drought conditions are expected to worsen before they improve.

RCMP launches new look cruiser across the country

The new look will begin appearing on Canadian roads later this summer.

B.C. drowning deaths up more than 50% from last year, preliminary figures show

Accidental drowning deaths in British Columbia have increased by more than 50 per cent compared with the same point last year, according to preliminary figures released during National Drowning Prevention Week.

B.C. Nurses’ Union sets up picket line at Nanaimo hospital

B.C. nurses picketed outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Monday as talks with a special mediator were set to begin in the ongoing labour dispute.

Police locate sunken fishing charter near Richmond as investigation continues 

Police have located a vessel that sank near Richmond and said a woman who was rescued from the water later died in hospital. 

Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

Police remind riders of off-road vehicle rules in B.C.

RCMP are reminding riders to follow provincial rules governing ATVs, dirt bikes and side-by-side vehicles as off-road activity increases across northeastern British Columbia.

PRRD invites Jackfish residents to help shape future of community hall

Jackfish residents are being asked to help decide the future of their community hall, as the Peace River Regional District seeks input on whether to repair the aging facility.

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Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.