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P.E.I. asking Ottawa to change name of Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk Crossing
Members of the Prince Edward Island legislature voted unanimously Friday to ask the federal government to change the name of the Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk Crossing.
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Canada sees record rise in antisemitism in 2021, surge in violence toward Jews
Record levels of antisemitism were recorded in Canada last year, with sharp increases in Quebec and British Columbia, according to a report published Sunday.
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Williams Lake First Nation to hold referendum on proposed $135 million federal settlement
The deal is compensation for loss of lands that now make up city of Williams Lake
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Former northern B.C. mayor pleads not guilty to fentanyl possession
Telkwa’s Brad Layton remains out on bail pending yet-to-be-scheduled trial
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Justice minister visits First Nation leaders in Cariboo Chilcotin
“It was important to visit the site,” Lametti said after touring St. Joseph’s Mission site
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Ottawa feared repeat of 2020 rail blockades before B.C. pipeline arrests last fall
Notes show federal concerns around construction of the 670-kilometre Coastal GasLink pipeline
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Early morning crash claims life of woman in Williams Lake Easter weekend
Police believe alcohol may have been a factor in the single vehicle incident
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Cow Moose Sign founder honoured for efforts to conserve B.C. moose population
Williams Lake’s Dan Simmons continues to push government to stop issuing all LEH tags for cow moose
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Stolen CCSAR truck recovered, specialized tools still missing
The Alexis RCMP located the truck after receiving a tip from the public
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Bella Coola Valley Tourism electric fence discount program offered again to keep bears away
BCVT has partnered with Grizzly Bear Foundation to offer the program
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