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Northern B.C. city seeking exemption from carbon tax, rental act

Northern B.C. city seeking exemption from carbon tax, rental act

A carbon tax on home heating bills isn’t fair to a region with longer winters than most, says City of Fort St. John, while rental housing is needed for oil and gas workers. 
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Site C completion endangering bears, wildlife advocates say

Site C completion endangering bears, wildlife advocates say

Bears to be tranquilized and moved from their dens last minute, say advocacy groups wanting a pause on the project. 
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Anti-hate mural unveiled in northern B.C.

Anti-hate mural unveiled in northern B.C.

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, visited Fort St. John on Thursday to unveil a mural which aims to bring the community together in the fight against hate.
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Pedestrian killed in Northern B.C. crash

Pedestrian killed in Northern B.C. crash

One person is dead after being struck Thursday night by a vehicle on Highway 97 in Fort St. John.
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UNBC project advancing marine oil spill technology

UNBC project advancing marine oil spill technology

Next-generation marine oil spill technology, could be placed on sea vessels, allowing for on-site decontamination.
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Coal mine blasting underway in northern B.C.

Coal mine blasting underway in northern B.C.

Blasting required to create conveyor corridor for loading coal to trains in Tumbler Ridge.
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Province committed to respecting Treaty 8 rights, says northern B.C. Indigenous liaison

Province committed to respecting Treaty 8 rights, says northern B.C. Indigenous liaison

Treaty rights come first, industry second, says Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation representative. 
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Northern B.C councillors frustrated with CleanBC policies

Northern B.C councillors frustrated with CleanBC policies

It's not viable or realistic for northern B.C. to transition away from fossil fuels, say City of Dawson Creek council members.
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Coastal GasLink pipeline protesters sentenced to community service

Coastal GasLink pipeline protesters sentenced to community service

Two protesters arrested during a 56-day occupation of the Coastal GasLink drill pad near the Morice River have been sentenced to community service.
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Northern B.C. municipalities embarking on regional growth strategy

Northern B.C. municipalities embarking on regional growth strategy

The project is intended to become a 20-year strategy once complete, helping to navigate a growing population, new service demands, the regional economy, and a changing climate.
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