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Vancouver police officer won't face charge over use of force: prosecution service

Vancouver police officer won't face charge over use of force: prosecution service

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved against a Vancouver Police officer over an altercation that left a suspect with broken bones and bruises. The Independent Investigations Office, B.C.
Early ban on open burning across northeastern B.C., starting March 28

Early ban on open burning across northeastern B.C., starting March 28

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Open burning will be banned across much of northern British Columbia starting next week after officials warned dry conditions could mean early wildfire activity this spring.
B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

RICHMOND, B.C. — A new study will collect carbon emissions data from British Columbia's regional airports with the goal of getting all airports in the province to net-zero by 2030.
B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
Quesnel looking to address harm caused by Mayor's wife denying Residential School history

Quesnel looking to address harm caused by Mayor's wife denying Residential School history

The City of Quesnel is seeking to set up a meeting with the Lhtako Dene Nation, following the discovery that the Mayor's wife, Pat Morton, had been distributing copies of a book which severely downplays the history and harms of residential schools in Canada.
Motion to axe carbon tax for First Nations blocked, says MP Bob Zimmer

Motion to axe carbon tax for First Nations blocked, says MP Bob Zimmer

Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer says a motion put forward by Bow River, Alberta MP Martin Shields to axe the carbon tax for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities has been blocked by NDP and Liberal MPs.
Pussy Riot at The Polygon: Landmark exhibition documents a decade of political action

Pussy Riot at The Polygon: Landmark exhibition documents a decade of political action

Activist and Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina brings Velvet Terrorism to North Vancouver.
Prince George drug trafficker lawfully arrested, rules judge

Prince George drug trafficker lawfully arrested, rules judge

A warrantless search and arrest leading to charges of two counts of possession of a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine and cocaine, for the purposes of trafficking, was lawful, ruled Prince George Provincial Court on July 18, 2022.
One man dead after tanker fire in Williams Lake

One man dead after tanker fire in Williams Lake

A tanker truck carrying high grade explosives had gone off the road and was engulfed in flames, leading to the death of one man.
Taylor pulp mill purchased for $7 million

Taylor pulp mill purchased for $7 million

Calgary-based company Buffalo Rail and Infrastructure have announced the purchase of the Taylor pulp mill, and plan to invest $50 million to convert it into a multi-use industrial distribution and logistics hub.