Andrew Kurjata

Journalist, Northern British Columbia

Andrew Kurjata is born and based in the city of Prince George, British Columbia, in Lheidli T'enneh territory. He has covered the people and politics of northern B.C. for CBC since 2009. You can email him at [email protected] or text 250.552.2058.

Latest from Andrew Kurjata

B.C. has recruited hundreds of family doctors. It's still not enough

Even people who have a family care clinic say they face long waits to get an appointment, while thousands more compete for slots at walk-in clinics.

Alaskan truck toll could be 'last nail in the coffin' of Fort Nelson, B.C., mayor warns

After downturns in forestry and petroleum production, B.C.'s northernmost municipality has turned to tourism for a lifeline. Now, residents worry the threat of tolls on American truck traffic could be the final blow.

Don't 'mess with Alaska,' U.S. senator warns B.C., even as state Republicans affirm friendship with Canada

On the same day that state-level Republicans in Alaska worked to affirm their close relationship with Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and threats of annexation, an Alaskan senator warned British Columbia's premier that "you don't want to mess with Alaska."

B.C. scrapping provincial carbon tax after Carney kills it federally

B.C. Premier David Eby says his government is drafting legislation to scrap the province's consumer carbon tax following a promise from Prime Minister Mark Carney to do the same.

B.C. trucking association opposes tolling American vehicles, says retaliation could follow

Far more goods are transported through the U.S. from Mexico to Canada than through B.C. to Alaska.

RCMP investigate 2nd threat against Vanderhoof, B.C., school district employees

RCMP are once again investigating threats made toward school district employees in Vanderhoof, B.C.

B.C. government introduces legislation giving itself sweeping powers to deal with U.S. trade threats

The attorney general says additional powers would expire in mid-2027.

Tesla products now excluded from B.C. Hydro rebates in response to U.S. tariffs

Premier David Eby says taxpayers would 'want to throw up' if they learned their money was going to Elon Musk.

Cut off from the United States, Point Roberts, Wash., worries it won't survive a trade war

A Point Roberts Realtor says he's noticing increased 'animosity' from Canadian neighbours and compares community to 'children going through a divorce.'

Snowfall warning, treacherous roads as winter roars back in northeast B.C.

Dawson Creek activates its warming centre as temperatures remain below freezing.