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Impact of Tick season still up in the air: BC Centre for Disease Control

The BC Centre for Disease Control says warming temperatures across the province could bring out an increase in ticks especially in wooded areas. They say this is typically the time of year when ticks attach themselves to pets and people but they’re not forecasting a heavy increased amount of...

Northwest BC communities to receive significant provincial funding

$250 million was announced as part of this year’s provincial budget for the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA).  This will be distributed between the 21 communities across the region over the next five years.  Premier David Eby who made a stop in Terrace today (Friday) says the funding is likely...

Mount Pope Park near Fort Saint James adding 4.8 hectares to expand parking

The provincial government is expanding B.C.'s parks and protected areas with new legislation. This will help strengthen biodiversity conservation and provide more opportunities for people to access outdoor recreation including 4.8 hectares to expand parking in Mount Pope Park near Fort St. James. The additions, proposed through legislative amendments to the...

Eby takes further aim at social media companies with new legislation

Premier David Eby says his government intends to hold to account social media companies and what he calls “big faceless corporations” for the harm they might cause to British Columbians. His government has introduced legislation allowing it to sue corporations for the costs of their actions. As an example, Eby says...

Northern BC home sales experience 41.5% year-over-year spike

Home sales in Northern BC have seen a 41.5% spike on a year-over-year basis according to the BC Real Estate Association. Last month, 249 units sales were tallied, a large jump from February of 2023 when only 176 homes changed hands. BCREA Economist, Ryan McLaughlin told Vista Radio while most home...

RCMP targeting drunk drivers on St. Patrick’s Day weekend

The BC Highway Patrol will be targeting impaired drivers all across the province over what promises to be a busy weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, police are urging people to find themselves a safe ride home and promise drivers can expect to see roadblocks in place. The Highway Patrol...