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B.C. moves to cap rent hikes for those in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government has introduced legislation that would allow the City of Vancouver to limit rent increases for new tenants in its poorest neighbourhood, the Downtown Eastside. The rent ...
19m ago
Drought makes local farmer prepare for irrigation ahead
PRINCE GEORGE - With Prince George facing a level three drought, which is classified as extremely dry conditions, according to the B.C. Drought Information Portal, it's no surprise that local farms wi...
22m ago
More local reaction to devastating cuts announced by Canfor
PRINCE GEORGE- 220 jobs were lost in Prince George and 400 jobs were lost in our region. All as a result of Canfor announcing it is indefinitely curtailing one production line at its Northwood facilit...
34m ago
John Bean to step down as Flames president and CEO, will be replaced by Robert Hayes
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation president and chief executive officer John Bean will step down and be replaced by Robert Hayes. Lorenzo DeCicco joining CSEC as chief operating officer was...
1h ago
RCMP show support for officers charged with obstruction of justice in Dale Culver trial
PRINCE GEORGE - Around 15-20 members of the Prince George RCMP attended the obstruction of justice trial for three officers connected to the Dale Culver case today (May 13). The Culver case saw Dale C...
1h ago
Wildfire forces early opening of Prince George reception centre for Fort Nelson evacuees
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Emergency Reception Centre was scheduled to open on Monday; however, due to the wildfire evacuation in Fort Nelson over the weekend, it was opened on Saturday instead...
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Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh sets early tone at Olympic Trials
TORONTO - Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh is setting the early tone at the weeklong Olympic & Paralympic Trials. The 17-year-old from Toronto finished first in the women's 400-metre freestyle a...
1h ago
B.C. moves to prevent offender name changes after child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA - Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer be permitted to legally change their names under legislation introduced today. Health Minister Adria...
1h ago
B.C. moves to prevent offender name changes after child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA - Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer be permitted to legally change their names under legislation introduced today. Health Minister Adria...
1h ago
Ottawa city officials say Israel flag-raising ceremony will be private event
Ottawa city officials say Israel's flag will be raised Tuesday in a private event to mark the country's national day. In a statement, the city says it's agreed to allow the Jewish Federation of Ottawa...
2h ago