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B.C. report on prolific offenders says hardline enforcement is not the answer

B.C. report on prolific offenders says hardline enforcement is not the answer

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is moving to immediately implement some of the recommendations of a report on repeat offenders and random crime, whose authors describe a phenomenon causing “incredible distress” in many communities.
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'Lightly felt' earthquake with 3.4 magnitude is recorded near Prince George, B.C.

'Lightly felt' earthquake with 3.4 magnitude is recorded near Prince George, B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A minor earthquake has shaken Prince George, B.C., but authorities say no damage has been reported and none is expected.
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Update: Prince George hit by 3.4 magnitude earthquake

Update: Prince George hit by 3.4 magnitude earthquake

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 3.4 magnitude earthquake, 32 km southwest of Prince George.
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Recommendations from B.C.'s prolific offender report released

Recommendations from B.C.'s prolific offender report released

The B.C. Government's has released recommendations and an executive summary from a new report into prolific offending in the province.
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Will B.C.’s animation sector ‘settle back’ or surge?

Will B.C.’s animation sector ‘settle back’ or surge?

Uncertainty over future spending increases as Hollywood giants cut back
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Police say man found dead in running vehicle in Surrey, B.C., was fatally shot

Police say man found dead in running vehicle in Surrey, B.C., was fatally shot

SURREY, B.C. — An Alberta man has been identified as the victim of the latest fatal shooting in Surrey, B.C.
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Initial investigation complete on Snowbirds crash in Fort St. John

Initial investigation complete on Snowbirds crash in Fort St. John

Improperly assembled oil filter behind hard landing of aerobatic jet Aug. 2
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UNBC to give honorary degree to northwest coast Indigenous artist

UNBC to give honorary degree to northwest coast Indigenous artist

Ron Sebastian will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UNBC on Oct. 21
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Program supporting expanding high-speed internet services to under-served rural, Indigenous communities open for applications

Program supporting expanding high-speed internet services to under-served rural, Indigenous communities open for applications

Eligible applicants can apply for funding that supports expanding broadband to areas.
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'Make the polluter pay': Sue Big Oil campaign kicks off on the Sunshine Coast

'Make the polluter pay': Sue Big Oil campaign kicks off on the Sunshine Coast

At least 85 residents have signed the petition to encourage local government to join the civic action lawsuit
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