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There is a case of avian influenza at a non-commercial poultry farm in Pitt Meadows. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reports there have been recent outbreaks of a highly pathogenic avian flu in the eastern Fraser Valley, resulting in enhanced biosecurity measures at numerous commercial poultry operations. The outbreak in Pitt Meadows was detected on

West Fraser – 100 Mile Lumber will be closing its doors by the end of 2025. On Thursday, Nov. 6, West Fraser Timber Company announced that it will be permanently closing both its 100 Mile House lumber mill and its Augusta, Georgia lumber mill following an orderly wind down over the next two months. In

Five members of the B.C. Lions were named to the All-CFL team this past week with quarterback NathanRourke, offensive lineman Jarell Broxton, receivers Keon Hatcher Sr., and Justin McInnis and defensiveend Mathieu Betts earning honors. We could go on and write about their exploits but we will leave that to others. Instead, we are going

The Province of B.C. is now confirming that about 80,700 litres of aviation fuel were lost between two rail cars after a train derailment near Kamloops on Nov. 1. On Nov. 5, the Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) stated that preliminary estimates suggest approximately 68,000 litres of aviation fuel were released from one railcar

A Quesnel woman has been charged with two offences related to alleged animal abuse following an investigation into the treatment of multiple animals in her care. Crown Counsel approved two charges against 48-year-old Casey Arnold after more than 60 animals were seized from her Quesnel property December 2024. BC SPCA rescued 59 dogs, including Chihuahuas,