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23 hrs ago | Williams Lake Tribune

Report aims to help BC engage public on climate change

B.C.'s Citizens' Conservation Councils have presented their final report to the government with recommendations that are to help the province better engage British Columbians to take local action on climate change, Minister of State for Climate Action John Yap announced recently.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Thu Dec 31, 2009

Edmonton Journal

Donors foot the bill for torch runners

An Edmonton shoe store is collecting sizes for all 19 student Olympic torch runners from the isolated community of Fox Lake after a local donor came forward to foot the bill.

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Related Topix: Canada

Tue Dec 29, 2009

Daily Herald-Tribune

B.C. pipeline bomber has been eerily quiet for months

The elusive EnCana bomber, who spent the first half of 2009 attacking B.C. South Peace oilpatch facilities, appears to have put a halt to a string of violent, premeditated attacks against the energy giant.

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Related Topix: Canada

Sun Dec 27, 2009

CANOE

Oilpatch bomber lying low

The elusive EnCana bomber -- who spent the first half of 2009 attacking northern British Columbia oil sites -- appears to have put a halt to a string of violent, premeditated attacks against the energy behemoth.

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Related Topix: Terrorism, Canada

Sat Dec 26, 2009

Canada.com

Ben Heppner's Wagner: 'It's what I do for a living'

This year marks the hundredth anniversary of the establishment of the University of British Columbia - an event that has resonated through the province and beyond ever since.

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Related Topix: Classical, Ben Heppner, Canada,

Thu Dec 24, 2009

Vancouver Sun

Burn Camp lifts youngster's spirits

Alexander Weipert and his dad Barry are big fans of Burn Camp, a summer camp for youngsters with burns.

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Related Topix: Boat Disaster, Family, Kids

Tue Dec 22, 2009

Peace Country Sun

Christmas Bird Count time is near

The Christmas season is in full swing and that means it is time for Christmas Bird Counts.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, 9,

Sun Dec 20, 2009

CBC

Sour gas leak linked to sand abrasion

A sour gas leak at an EnCana well in northeastern B.C. last month may have been caused by sand that rubbed a hole in a metal pipe, according to the preliminary results of an investigation.

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Related Topix: Canada

Fri Dec 18, 2009

Daily Herald-Tribune

B.C. councillor may have earned Scrooge title

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. a ' A Dawson Creek councillor may have earned herself the title of Scrooge for suggesting a 30-year-old City Hall Christmas tradition could be cancelled to save money.

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Related Topix: Canada, Life, Holidays, Christmas

Wed Dec 16, 2009

Daily Herald-Tribune

Broaden scope on Crystal Centre: Council

There are more options for the Crystal Centre than just expansion, city council has decided, voting to broaden the scope of a report on the facility's future.

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Related Topix: Canada

Thu Dec 10, 2009

Daily Herald-Tribune

Crystal Centre expansion still on budget table

Some might say three times lucky, but advocates for expanding the Canada Games Arena could still face an uphill battle when a new proposal goes to a city council committee early next week.

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Related Topix: Canada, Tax,

Tue Dec 08, 2009

Daily Herald-Tribune

Commission investigates B.C. gas leak

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. a ' The Oil and Gas Commission is sifting through various stories from residents in the Tomslake area about when they smelled a November gas leak from an EnCana facility near Dawson Creek.

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Related Topix: Canada

Sun Dec 06, 2009

SooToday

Wind energy now produced in every province

NEWS RELEASE CANADIAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION ************************** Canada reaches milestone as wind energy now produced in every province Provincial milestone reached just as federal government poised to end support for new wind energy projects OTTAWA - - Canada has achieved a new milestone as wind-generated electricity is now being produced ...

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, North America, Canada, World News,

Fri Dec 04, 2009

Daily Herald-Tribune

No new detachment for Tomslake; new officers continue investigation

There has been a change in how the Dawson Creek RCMP will use four extra officers, added to the detachment in light of the ongoing investigation into attacks against EnCana pipelines within their jurisdiction.

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Related Topix: Canada

Wed Dec 02, 2009

Fort St. James Caledonia Courier

Cancer treatment by video

Cancer patients in 12 communities in Northern Health will be able to access oncology specialists through a network on videoconferencing systems.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Oncology, North America, Canada, World News,

Mon Nov 30, 2009

Canada.com

Crown seeks 7-year sentence for seizure of cocaine, pot and weapons

A federal prosecutor is seeking a seven-year prison sentence for a large seizure of cocaine, pot and a cache of illegal weapons in Dawson Creek last March.

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Related Topix: Canada

Sat Nov 28, 2009

R & D

Alberta firms file proposals to build landfills for drilling waste near Dawson Creek

Two Alberta companies have filed proposals to build secure landfills near Dawson Creek, betting on growing volumes of drilling waste from the Montney and Horn River gas plays.

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Related Topix: Canada

Wed Nov 25, 2009

The Globe and Mail

Gas leak in Northern B.C. prompts evacuation

Wendy Stueck Globe and Mail Update Published on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 5:20PM EST A bout 15 people were evacuated from their homes following a natural gas leak from an EnCana Corp.

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Related Topix: Energy, EnCana, Oil & Gas, Canada

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Port Orchard Independent

Port Orchard prepares for premiere of Macomber movie

Tickets are still available to the world premiere of "Mrs. Miracle," a TV movie based on a book by Debbie Macomber that is intended to become a future holiday classic.

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Related Topix: Port Orchard, WA, Canada

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Examiner.com

On This Day: The Alaska Highway's completion was celebrated

Map of Alaska Highway with main highways and towns drawn in. Luigi Zanasi November 21, 1942: The Alaska Highway 's completion is celebrated at Soldier's Summit.

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Related Topix: Canada, Delta Junction, AK

 

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