January 2026

Northern B.C. residents now have a new tool to check the availability of emergency department care in their communities. In a press release on Jan. 22, Northern Health announced the launch of an emergency department (ED) status webpage designed to notify the public in real time when local emergency departments are temporarily unavailable due to […]

There was little reason to believe after the city council meeting that Nelson, B.C., wouldn’t soon have a new Palestinian sister city. During a Jan. 20 presentation at Nelson City Hall, a group spoke about the cultural and educational benefits that a formal relationship with the small Bedouin village of Ras al-Auja in the occupied

Shell and Mitsubishi are reportedly exploring the sale of their stakes in B.C.’s LNG Canada project, opening the door to potential changes in the project’s ownership structure. While no deals have been finalized, the development raises questions about how any shift could influence future decisions affecting operations, employment, or contracting in Kitimat. According to a

They’ve been to Paris, France, and Hayward Lake, B.C. Whether it’s a destination on their doorstep or farther afield, members of the Ridge Meadows Outdoor Club really get around. “We’ve been over to Europe a number of times,” said Alex Milner, a past president. This is one active club. The members get around by various

A Kelowna woman could see up to seven years behind bars for manslaughter if Justice Murray imposes the full term Crown prosecutors are requesting. Ka-Mikosit Mae Favelle was in Kelowna Supreme Court for sentencing after pleading guilty to manslaughter in relation to the death of her ex-partner, Adam Briand-Lawrence, on Aug. 19, 2022. Friends and