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Suspicious fire results in arrest of Trail woman

Trail RCMP said that a local woman is facing charges after a fire broke out near a downtown business recently in the Silver City. RCMP said that on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 2:49 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District received a report about a suspicious fire in the 1200 block of Esplanade Avenue, […]

Putting a spotlight on dysfunctional wildlife policy — Town Hall meetings

The B.C. Wildlife Federation is co-hosting a series of Town Hall meetings in anticipation of this year’s provincial election in the coming weeks. Meetings will be held with local wildlife clubs in Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Cranbrook, and Lone Butte. More Town Halls are being planned in every corner of the province. […]

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Ombudsperson report — Youth in custody at risk due to ministry inaction

The BC Ombudsperson has identified a serious lack of progress by the Ministry of Children and Family Development on a 2021 Ombudsperson report with troubling findings about separate confinement of youth in custody centres. “The ministry’s inaction continues to expose vulnerable youth in its care to the risk of significant harm from separate confinement, especially […]

Five ways going green can save you money this Earth Day

As Earth Day approaches, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is highlighting the financial benefits of adopting eco-friendly practices, including reducing energy consumption. Contrary to popular belief, going green doesn’t have to drain your wallet – in fact, it can lead to significant savings while benefiting the environment. “Making our homes or businesses more energy efficient is a tangible […]

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