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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about British Columbia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 21,761 stories have been published about British Columbia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about British Columbia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 21,761 stories have been published about British Columbia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Kamloops · KamloopsKAMLOOPS — The cost of living is increasing in British Columbia, leaving residents from every demographic facing big challenges. However, one specific group is more vulnerable — seniors. Roman Hessel is a Kamloops retiree and he has been experiencing the effects of rising costs. “I’m supposed to be eating healthy, as they say, but looking at the price of healthy food versus what I can afford, I have to really pick and choose. Also, when it come…See the Story
‘I just have to pick and choose what I buy’: Kamloops seniors feel the impact of rising costs
Kamloops · KamloopsVICTORIA — A large, fierce-looking marine reptile with huge teeth that swam 80 million years ago in waters over what is now Vancouver Island could soon be British Columbia’s fossil emblem after a five-year recognition effort by local paleontology enthusiasts. Tourism Minister Lana Popham introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, will see the Puntledge River elasmosaur added to B.C.’s list of provincial symbols. The first elasmosaur fossi…See the Story
Long-necked marine reptile from 80 million years ago to become B.C.’s fossil emblem
Kamloops · KamloopsKAMLOOPS — This wildfire season broke records, becoming the worst in B.C.’s history. In response, the provincial government has come up with a task force to help reduce the risk of disasters and enhance emergency preparedness. The Premier’s Expert Task Force on Emergencies is made up of 14 people, including Thompson-Nicola Regional District CAO Scott Hildebrand, who believes TNRD can bring a lot ot the table. “I feel it’s important that the TNRD…See the Story
Premier’s Expert Task Force on Emergencies has local representatives joining the table
Flu Season · KamloopsKAMLOOPS – Flu season is fast approaching and that means it’s time to get your annual flu shot. This year’s influenza vaccine will be rolled out starting on Tuesday (Oct. 10). “The flu shot is very important, especially for the people who are vulnerable. For elderly, for people that they travel and people whose immune system is not up to snuff and they require a little bit more protective gear,” Missagh Manshadi, pharmacist and owner of Manshad…See the Story
Flu vaccine rollout ramps up next week in B.C.
Power Outages · KamloopsBARRIERE, B.C. — Residents up the North Thompson corridor from Louis Creek to Little Fort, including the community of Barriere, are without power Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 4). BC Hydro says the power went out at about 2:20 p.m. for about 2,574 customers. A crew has been assigned to determine the cause of the outage and begin repairs.See the Story
Power outage hits 2,500+ North Thompson residents, including Barriere
Williams Lake · Williams LakeWILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A few days after the campfire ban was lifted, Cariboo residents will now be able to do some larger-scale burning. The B.C. Wildfire Service says Category 2 and Category 3 burning will be allowed for the northernmost and easternmost areas of the Cariboo Fire Centre, starting at 12:00 noon on Friday (Oct. 6). The prohibition on larger-scale fires remains in place in the Chilcotin Fire Zone and the Cariboo-Chilcotin Forest Dis…See the Story
Category 2 and Category 3 fires to be permitted in parts of Cariboo Fire Centre
Trees · Roberts CreekGarbage dumped and burned in the forests above Roberts Creek and mature trees poached seemingly for firewood have sparked concerns from local residents and officials. Roberts Creek resident Jim Budd says he has witnessed and reported multiple instances of illegal dumping and burning in the forest less than a kilometre from his property. Budd showed Coast Reporter a video shot by one of his neighbours on Sept. 8 of a large, open fire burning freely next to a pickup truck.See the Story
Residential trash burned, mature trees poached near Roberts Creek properties
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Sooke · SookeCarol Marion Tennis filed a claim with the B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal seeking $4,500. Tennis claimed in court that Nancy V. Bennett, Gillian Kadiri and Christene Rafuse expelled her from the All Sooke Arts & Crafts Association. The three people named in the CRT claim defended their actions.See the Story
Woman sues for being ‘expelled’ from Sooke craft group and Christmas market - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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