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