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Local businesses team up to support B.C. firefighters
PRINCE GEORGE -- Prince George businesses have come together to create three products with some of the proceeds going to the Firefighters Charitable Societies in Prince George and Fort St John. "Every...
May 02, 2023
Two Canadians killed during battle in Ukraine, Global Affairs says
Global Affairs says two Canadians have been in Ukraine as tributes pour in for the men who were from Ontario and Alberta. Family and aid workers have identified Kyle Porter of Alberta and Cole Zelenco...
May 02, 2023
City officials monitor high river flows
PRINCE GEORGE - The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for several regions in British Columbia due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Local officials closely monitor the situatio...
May 02, 2023
BC Hockey offering support to youth players following BCHL break away announcement
SAANICHTON - The president of B.C. Hockey says his organization is disappointed but not surprised by the British Columbia Hockey League's decision to leave Hockey Canada. Cam Hope, the president of th...
May 02, 2023
Old Fire Hall #1 to be demolished May 21
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George says that the old Fire Hall #1 will be demolished on May 21.The city says that "on-site activities are expected throughout May and into mid-June. Businesses a...
May 02, 2023
Securities Commission alleges fraud committed by B.C. crypto firm
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Securities Commission says a now-defunct cryptocurrency platform based in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island committed a multimillion-dollar securities fraud involving various digital cu...
May 02, 2023
Aritzia earns $37.3 million in Q4 as sales continue to climb in U.S. and Canada
VANCOUVER - Aritzia Inc. says its net income for the fourth quarter was $37.3 million, up 9.1 per cent from $34.2 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based clothing retailer saw its net revenue clim...
May 02, 2023
Judge rejects Zooey Zephyr effort to return to Montana House
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the transgender Montana lawmaker who was silenced after telling Republicans they would have blood on their hands for opposing gender-affirming health care for k...
May 02, 2023
AP source: Grizzlies have no plans to bring back Canadian Dillon Brooks
The Memphis Grizzlies have no plans to bring Dillon Brooks back to the team when he hits free agency this summer, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. Brooks, from Mississauga, Ont.,...
May 02, 2023
UBC expands occupational therapy to UNBC
PRINCE GEORGE - In partnership with UNBC, UBC will graduate 16 students with a Master's in Occupational therapy in Fall 2024. Occupational therapists are in short supply around the province. In 2024, ...
May 02, 2023