A recent run-in between a Yoho National Park visitor and defensive bear is serving as a reminder about being wildlife-smart even into the holiday season. A trail runner accessing the park’s Tally-Ho Trail on Monday, Nov. 24, near the Natural Bridge day-use area, reported encountering a bear that charged them and made contact, according to […]

B.C.’s Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform released its report that details engagement, voter participation and electoral reform, along with 36 recommendations. Released Wednesday (Nov. 26), the report and its recommendations aim to “strengthen B.C.’s democracy by supporting participation and engagement, examining the efficacy of legislation and policy, and enhancing the responsibilities of and

A recent meeting between B.C.’s Haisla Nation, the District of Kitimat and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has highlighted a key divide over oil export proposals on B.C.’s North Coast, as local leaders offered differing perspectives on the future of energy development in the region. While both communities issued a joint statement emphasizing their shared success

Officers were in for more than the usual safety and licensing violations when they pulled over a dump truck during a commercial vehicle inspection on Lougheed Hwy on Nov. 18. Although the truck was pulled over for having illegible dangerous goods signage, officers found out the driver had been prohibited from driving due to an

The legislative assembly announced Tuesday (Nov. 25) its recommendation for Sandy Hermiston to be appointed as B.C.’s next ombudsperson. A parliamentary committee made up of government and opposition MLAs conducted a thorough search for the province’s next independent government watchdog. The committee unanimously recommended Hermiston for the role. Once she has been officially appointed by