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Ferry connecting Port Hardy and Bella Coola expected to set sail this summer

Ferry connecting Port Hardy and Bella Coola expected to set sail this summer

Its first in-service route will sail in central coast waters on May 18, 2019.
“Potent storm” expected to bring strong winds to central, north coast

“Potent storm” expected to bring strong winds to central, north coast

A deep low pressure system is set to reach Vancouver Island and the central coast by Friday evening.
BC Parks Student Ranger Program accepting applications for 2019 season

BC Parks Student Ranger Program accepting applications for 2019 season

12 crews of four student rangers will work in regions throughout the province including Bella Coola.
Over $650,00 given to rural communities thanks to Rural Dividends

Over $650,00 given to rural communities thanks to Rural Dividends

Five communities, including Williams Lake, are receiving $10,000 for project grants
Pregnant Cariboo firefighter tries to save own house from blaze

Pregnant Cariboo firefighter tries to save own house from blaze

Julia Flinton and Anthony Sellars both worked on the 2017 wildfires
Road report for Highway 20

Road report for Highway 20

Fog patches and slippery sections; Drive BC
‘Tripod’ delays access to Unist’ot’en camp

‘Tripod’ delays access to Unist’ot’en camp

Social media rumours of cultural significance quashed, meaning police “exclusion zones” should end.
Hereditary chiefs negotiate injunction agreement

Hereditary chiefs negotiate injunction agreement

Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs abide by interim injunction, but gate stays up. Still opposed.
Unist’ot’en open gate

Unist’ot’en open gate

The camp is complying with the temporary injunction allowing natural gas pipeline workers through.
Mining company prospecting for gold near Bella Coola

Mining company prospecting for gold near Bella Coola

Gold discovered in alpine areas where glaciers are receding