By Veronica Beltran

5 things you need to know

5 things you need to know: Wednesday, August 21

Aug 21, 2019 | 6:30 AM

Good morning, here are the five things we think you need to know today:

Another million dollar winner at Treasure Cove Casino

Only a month after a Prince George woman walked away with a $2.1 million jackpot and already another winner. The BC Lottery Corporation confirmed that someone won at least $1 million Monday night at the casino.

Another private retailer selling cannabis

Zaga’s Hemp Shop began selling pot Tuesday (Aug.20) morning. This is the second shop to open its doors this summer since the drug was legalized in Canada last year.

WHL ACTION

Ziemmer nets three goals, Cougars double hometown Blazers

25m ago

Studio Fair celebrates 49th year

16h ago

BC Wildfire Service

BC Wildfire Service to conduct pile burning in the Germansen Landing area

20h ago

Fall opening scheduled for Blackburn bike park

Blackburn RE/MAX All Wheels Adventure park, located in Blackburn Park will open up to the public in September. The park will feature a dirt bike track, ramps, rails and public washroom facilities.

Pacific Coastal Airlines adds new non-stop flight to Victoria

A new Saturday, non-stop flight to Victoria has been added by Pacific Coastal Airlines. The addition comes after an increase in traffic since the air line added their second flight back in June.

New Builders Code training aimed at preventing worksite bullying and harassment

A new Builders Code training to help workplaces mitigate and handle worksite bullying and harassment was announced Tuesday (Aug.20) by the Northern Regional Construction Association(NRCA). The NRCA says the training will be invaluable for construction employers in the north.