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Two injured in Highway 97 crash near Pineview
Update: North District RCMP have provided on update on last night's crash on Highway 97, just south of Pineview. It involved two vehicles - a semi and a car - at approximately 5:15 p.m. Police say it ...
Jun 02, 2021
Michigan responds on Line 5: 'This case is a state-law action through and through'
WASHINGTON - Lawyers for the state of Michigan say the dispute over the Line 5 pipeline belongs in state court, countering efforts by Canada and others to have it heard by a federal judge. In document...
Jun 02, 2021
Ministry announces new milestone of 26,000 child care spaces
VICTORIA - More families than ever are benefiting from better access to quality, affordable child care, thanks to the fastest creation of child care spaces in B.C.'s history.The Province has exceeded ...
Jun 02, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. There are 1,385,278 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,385,278 confirmed cases (29,277 activ...
Jun 02, 2021
Trying Times: PG Rugby tackled hard by pandemic; new hope on the horizon
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Youth Rugby Association is working to revitalize the sport of rugby in the city after they took a large hit because of the pandemic.The Association, which used to hav...
Jun 02, 2021
BC servers receive a significant minimum wage increase
PRINCE GEORGE - Minimum wage increased on June 1, 2021, to $15.20. That is a 5.4% increase from $14.60.Liquor servers received a significant $1.25 pay bump as well. The hourly rate for servers is now ...
Jun 02, 2021
Data shows Vanderhoof, Peace region vaccinations lowest in B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - In new data released by the BC Ministry of Health, the vaccination rates in some communities in Northern B.C. are well below the rest of the province.Data: BC Ministry of HealthThe BC ...
Jun 02, 2021
Critics say Premier Jason Kenney dining with others flouts COVID-19 rules
EDMONTON - Photos of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and members of the United Conservative caucus dining together on a rooftop patio are drawing disapproval from critics who say the politicians flouted ...
Jun 02, 2021
Conservation officer says recent bear attack was a 'surprise'
PRINCE GEORGE--A campsite is now back open after a worker was attacked by a bear Monday night. Conservation officers say that the victim spent three hours being airlifted back to a hospital in Prince ...
Jun 02, 2021
RDFFG accepts invitation to fly to LTFN flag at half-mast
PRINCE GEORGE - The Lheidli T'enneh First Nation (LTFN) today announced that the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) has accepted its invitation to fly a LTFN at half-mast for 215 days in ...
Jun 02, 2021