5 things you need to know: Thursday, August 8

West Coast Olefins, the company behind the proposed $5.6 billion petrochemical plant in Prince George held an open house yesterday. The open house allowed for company executives to inform the public further on the project and answer questions.

The search for a new superintendent continues in SD57. The position opened up after Marilyn Marquis-Forster announced her departure from the position earlier this year. The district hopes to have a new superintendent before January.

Avoid contact with Blue Green Algae

With the warmer weather blue-green algae blooms are appearing in lakes across northern BC. Cluculz Lake is one of the lakes where the algae has begun to bloom. Contact with the algae can cause skin irritation, nausea and vomiting and diarrhea.

If you smelled citrus in the air this is probably why: 7th Big Squeeze Fundraiser

The 7th Big Squeeze fundraiser took place yesterday with local businesses and restaurants making their best lemonade and hoping to raise the most money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Last year the fundraiser raised more than $12,000.

by Veronica Beltran

5 things you need to know: Thursday, August 8

B.C. fugitives believed found dead – RCMP

Company behind proposed petrochemical plant held open house

SD57 continues search for new superintendent

Avoid contact with Blue Green Algae

If you smelled citrus in the air this is probably why: 7th Big Squeeze Fundraiser

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