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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.
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.