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In 1897, arrival of a woman mining expert creates a sensation

In 1897, arrival of a woman mining expert creates a sensation

‘Miss Gire is a thorough mineralogist, and has a most pleasing manner with strangers’
One way to support the Earth this holiday season? Recycle old decorations

One way to support the Earth this holiday season? Recycle old decorations

Product Care Recycling is urging British Columbians to take care of holiday waste responsibly
Big or small, this Cariboo Chilcotin animal rescuer tries to save them all

Big or small, this Cariboo Chilcotin animal rescuer tries to save them all

Saving Cariboo Chilcotin wildlife is what Sue Burton does
10 questions with Santa and Mrs. Claus

10 questions with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Black Press Media staffers put together a line of questioning for the North Pole’s most famous couple.
55th annual Williams Lake Christmas Bird Count

55th annual Williams Lake Christmas Bird Count

The Williams Lake Field Naturalists hosted their 55th annual Christmas bird count on Sunday, Dec. 18.
VIDEO: Working 7 days a week with 2 kids, B.C. single mom surprised with car

VIDEO: Working 7 days a week with 2 kids, B.C. single mom surprised with car

Huber Bannister Chevrolet held its second annual Christmas car giveaway on Dec. 23
‘Dear Santa: I have tried to be nice but sometimes it’s hard’

‘Dear Santa: I have tried to be nice but sometimes it’s hard’

Letters to Santa from Mrs. Collins’ Grade 2/3 class at Desert Sands Community School
‘Dear Santa: Do you live in a hotel? I think you live in Vancouver’

‘Dear Santa: Do you live in a hotel? I think you live in Vancouver’

Letters to Santa from Mrs. Ellis’s Grade K/1 class at Desert Sands Community School
In 1922, fire destroys historic gold rush roadhouse at 83 Mile

In 1922, fire destroys historic gold rush roadhouse at 83 Mile

125 YEARS AGO: DEC. 25, 1897
Talking turkey: tips for preparing the perfect Christmas bird

Talking turkey: tips for preparing the perfect Christmas bird

From defrosting to cooking and dealing with leftovers, here’s how to have a safe holiday meal