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Major shortages in the Veterinary clinics across B.C.
Prince George - Over the last few years, The shortage of Vets across Canada has become a major issue, these challenges are especially felt here in our region.The Pandemic has created a major backlog w...
Feb 17, 2021

Rail safety concerns raised along the Northern BC rail corridor
.PRINCE GEORGE - Each day hundreds of rail cars travel along the Northern BC rail corridor. Along the way are several communities and some residents that are concerned with the increased rail traffic ...
Feb 17, 2021

31 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has announced 427 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., 31 in the Northern Health region.Here's the regional breakdown:Vancouver Coastal Health: 90Fraser Health: 23...
Feb 17, 2021

New Toronto FC coach Chris Armas exudes enthusiasm after first training session
TORONTO - Intensity and energy were the buzzwords Wednesday as the Chris Armas era kicked off at Toronto FC.The club is the first in Major League Soccer to open training camp, given a little extra tim...
Feb 17, 2021

Canada and U.S. renew women's soccer rivalry at SheBelieves Cup in Orlando
History and the world rankings are on his side when it comes to playing Canada. But U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski wasn't providing any bulletin-board material ahead of Thursday's game between the North...
Feb 17, 2021

Rush Limbaugh, radio king and architect of right wing, dies
Rush Limbaugh called himself a truth detector, doctor of democracy, lover of mankind, all-around good guy and harmless fuzz ball, titles his legions of followers embraced as he boomed from their radio...
Feb 17, 2021

Closing arguments begin in trial of man accused of killing woman in Edmonton hotel
EDMONTON - A defence lawyer is asking a jury to give a man accused of killing a woman found dead in his hotel room bathtub the benefit of the doubt. Bradley Barton is on trial for manslaughter in the ...
Feb 17, 2021

B.C. Liberals to set leadership vote no later than next February, says party
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Liberals say the party will elect a new leader no later than next February. Acting party president Don Silversides says in a statement the process to set the rules for a...
Feb 17, 2021

YMCA launches Strong Kids Campaign
PRINCE GEORGE - The YMCA of Northern BC has launched its annual Strong Kids Campaign. The goal is to raise $60,000 by August 31 for local children and families. The campaign ensures children and famil...
Feb 17, 2021

Senate poised for final vote on amended assisted-dying bill after days of debate
OTTAWA - Senators are wrapping up final debate on a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying.They will vote on the bill, as amended by senators, later today.Senators have already approved ...
Feb 17, 2021