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Four children with strep A have died in B.C. in the past month, disease centre says
VANCOUVER - Four children under the age of 10 who had streptococcal infections have died since mid-December, in what the BC Centre for Disease Control says is part of a surge in such infections. A bul...
Jan 18, 2024
N.B. men cleared of 1983 murder hope Trudeau's interest in case spurs compensation
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Two men recently acquitted of a 1983 murder for which they served lengthy prison terms say they appreciate the prime minister taking an interest in their case. Robert Mailman, 76, a...
Jan 18, 2024
IIO clears Prince George RCMP following death of man in March 2023
PRINCE GEORGE - The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has cleared the Prince George RCMP of any wrongdoing following the death of a man just south of Prince George on March 16, 2023.The incident...
Jan 18, 2024
Avalanche Canada forecasts moderate danger in the mountains east of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Avalanche Canada has released a forecast for the next few days in the mountainous regions east of Prince George. The current danger rating for avalanche activity is moderate. If you're...
Jan 18, 2024
Canadian record holder, world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber dead at 29
Former Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber has died. He was 29 years old. Barber died Wednesday night, his agent Paul Doyle told The Canadian Press. The specific cause of death was not d...
Jan 18, 2024
B.C. Coroners Service reports 36 outdoor deaths to start year, 5 on cold Jan. 12
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Coroners Service is reporting the outdoor deaths of 36 people during the early days of January when the province was in the grip of a record-breaking cold snap. Coroners ...
Jan 18, 2024
B.C. Coroners Service reports 36 outdoor deaths to start year, 5 on cold Jan. 12
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Coroners Service is reporting the outdoor deaths of 36 people during the early days of January when the province was in the grip of a record-breaking cold snap. Coroners ...
Jan 18, 2024
Report reveals huge impact from mining in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE- A new report by the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) and the Mining Suppliers Association of BC (MSABC) shows that in 2022, Prince George received $237 million through mini...
Jan 18, 2024
Children's pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose
Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children's pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose. A recall notice publishe...
Jan 18, 2024
Canadian Premier League to kick off sixth season with April 13 tripleheader
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League will kick off its sixth season April 13 with Atletico Ottawa, champion Forge FC and Pacific FC all hosting games. Ottawa will entertain York United FC at TD Place...
Jan 18, 2024