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If Trans Mountain isn’t expanded, Canada will have to write off $2 billion for nothing

If Trans Mountain isn’t expanded, Canada will have to write off $2 billion for nothing

The Trans Mountain pipeline generated a massive loss in the first four months that it was owned by the Canadian public – or a small profit, depending on which economist or accountant you talk to, and which financial report you read.
Fort St. John looks to host community forum on MMIWG report

Fort St. John looks to host community forum on MMIWG report

Fort St. John city council wants to a hold a public forum to discuss the 231 recommendations coming from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Rex Murphy can’t figure out what made the oil industry the number one villain of the entire world

Rex Murphy can’t figure out what made the oil industry the number one villain of the entire world

Employment is not just a damn paycheque. It is the spine of most people’s existence.
Variance permits approved for new Canadian Tire development in Fort St. John

Variance permits approved for new Canadian Tire development in Fort St. John

Fort St. John city councillors approved two development variance permits for the new Canadian Tire development on Monday. The variances allow for bigger sign boards and for taller fencing surrounding the property.
Fort St. John cemetery fees to rise starting in 2020

Fort St. John cemetery fees to rise starting in 2020

Fort St. John city council voted Monday to increase cemetery fees starting in 2020.
Court Docket: June 3 - 7

Court Docket: June 3 - 7

Sentences handed out in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending June 7, 2019: Fort St. John Law Courts • Dean Rogers (born 1970) was given an 18-month probation order for theft $5,000 or under.
Northeast B.C. unemployment drops to 8.3% in May

Northeast B.C. unemployment drops to 8.3% in May

Employment in Northeast B.C. grew by 200 in May, pushing the region's unemployment down to 8.3%, according to the latest labour force survey.
Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow makes grand entry this weekend

Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow makes grand entry this weekend

The 14th annual Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow is set for this weekend, with up to 500 dancers and drummers from Canada and the United States expected to take part. The first grand entry takes place at the Taylor arena on Friday starting at 7 p.m.
Tsay Keh Dene students win traditional knowledge award

Tsay Keh Dene students win traditional knowledge award

Three students from Tsay Keh Dene School have been recognized with a traditional knowledge award as part of a provincial art contest.
Funding boost for Northern B.C. search and rescue groups

Funding boost for Northern B.C. search and rescue groups

The province says it will give ground search and rescue groups in Northern B.C. a $1 million funding lift this summer. Funds will be used for training, support, and equipment, the public safety ministry said in a news release.
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