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Poilievre sweeps Northeast B.C.

Poilievre sweeps Northeast B.C.

Leslyn Lewis, Roman Baber the second and third choices for local party members
UBCM: Decriminalization of small amounts of narcotics coming Jan. 31

UBCM: Decriminalization of small amounts of narcotics coming Jan. 31

As of Jan. 31, adults who have 2.5 grams or less of certain illicit substances for personal use will no longer be arrested, charged or have their drugs seized.
Smart Money: Not another acronym!

Smart Money: Not another acronym!

Proposed First Home Savings Account a new option for first-time home buyers
B.C. court rejects woman's attempt to dismiss $5,700 COVID test fine

B.C. court rejects woman's attempt to dismiss $5,700 COVID test fine

Nora Donahue cited a lack of informed consent, a personal health privacy violation and a constitutional violation as her defence for refusing to take the test.
'Pent-up demand' of pandemic pushes B.C. film sector to expand by $1.4B

'Pent-up demand' of pandemic pushes B.C. film sector to expand by $1.4B

The industry generated $4.8 billion for the provincial economy in 2021, according to a new report.
Peace bond for anti-masker

Peace bond for anti-masker

An Alberta man who gained notoriety for a confrontation over COVID-19 policies at a Dawson Creek grocery store last year has been sentenced.
Shannon Stange adds name to mayor's race

Shannon Stange adds name to mayor's race

"A lot of people want to divide this community. I’m looking for a way to unite it."
Third nominee added to Taylor ballot

Third nominee added to Taylor ballot

District's former public works director Gord Davies to run for councillor
Opinion: The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

Opinion: The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

Queen Elizabeth harnessed goodwill from Canadians mostly as an individual, rather than as the hereditary head of an institution. But her death will lead to debate about the relevance of the monarchy.
The northern B.C. pipeline you’ve never heard of — Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector

The northern B.C. pipeline you’ve never heard of — Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector

First approved in 2014, the pipeline would ship up to 8.4 billion cubic feet of fracked gas every day. Now the company is seeking an extension until 2029 and applying to amend its route to avoid a Treaty 8 nation territory at the centre of a court ruling on the impacts of industry
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