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Ex-Surrey mayor Dianne Watts top pick to lead BC Liberals: poll

Ex-Surrey mayor Dianne Watts top pick to lead BC Liberals: poll

Watts beats MLA Sam Sullivan and former finance minister Mike de Jong
BC Ferries reports record-breaking traffic for first quarter

BC Ferries reports record-breaking traffic for first quarter

Vehicle traffic was the highest it’s ever been, and passenger traffic is the highest it’s been in over 20 years for the months of April, May and June.
Local business owners weigh in on minimum wage increase

Local business owners weigh in on minimum wage increase

While the increase is favourable to workers, owners may find the change difficult
2017 now worst wildfire season in B.C.

2017 now worst wildfire season in B.C.

Total area burned approaching 9,000 square km across the province
Smoky skies don’t curtail Caledonia Day festivities

Smoky skies don’t curtail Caledonia Day festivities

Any day is a great day to visit, but special event days are a real treat. Caledonia Day is definitely one of the highlights for Fort St. James National Historic Park. And this year Saturday August 12 was no exception. Even with the dark smoky skies, games and fall fair style events continued.
Adult basic education now free in B.C.

Adult basic education now free in B.C.

The new government also plans to reduce the interest on student loans
Local player on Team BC in Canada Games

Local player on Team BC in Canada Games

Shayne Forshner represents Fort St. James on Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg
Busy week for RCMP and Volunteer Fire Department

Busy week for RCMP and Volunteer Fire Department

Busy week for Fort RCMP and Volunteer Fire Department
Hwy 16 crash claims two Vanderhoof 17 yr olds

Hwy 16 crash claims two Vanderhoof 17 yr olds

Another double fatality, less than two weeks after losing Dustin and Miles
NDP to raise B.C. minimum wage by 50 cents

NDP to raise B.C. minimum wage by 50 cents

Government says it’s part of a plan to increase the rate to $15/hour in the next four years