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B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization numbers continue rising, passing 4.6 million shots
VICTORIA - The number of people in British Columbia receiving COVID-19 immunizations continues to increase, with more than 4.6 million doses of vaccines being distributed. Provincial health officer Dr...
Jun 24, 2021
Active cases remain unchanged in Island Health, two new
NANAIMO - The central and southern areas of Island Health split two new COVID-19 cases. One new case in each area was announced on Thursday, June 24. This is the second day of two new cases in Island ...
Jun 24, 2021
Kylie Masse, Penny Oleksiak to lead Canadian swim team into Tokyo
TORONTO - Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak and world champions Kylie Masse and Maggie Mac Neil headline Canada's 26-swimmer team for the Tokyo Olympics. Canada's swim team was announced Thursday after ...
Jun 24, 2021
Chief Logan calls for removal of O'Grady name: ' I think it's time for reconciliation'
PRINCE GEORGE - Chief Dolleen Logan of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation has made a call for O'Grady Road to be renamed in College Heights.Chief Logan made the call in relation to the former Bishop's t...
Jun 24, 2021
Construction workers at risk with high temperatures ahead
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the weekend due to record-breaking temperatures that can increase the potential for heat-related illnesses. "Temperatures of the upper ...
Jun 24, 2021
Search suspended for missing Quesnel man
QUESNEL - The search for a missing 69-year old Quesnel man has been suspended.Quesnel RCMP received word that the man had gone missing last Thursday (June 17).His wife last saw Norman Lawrence earlier...
Jun 24, 2021
Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg revels family struggle with COVID-19
The pandemic literally hit home for Toronto FC's Quentin Westberg during the pre-season. The 35-year-old goalkeeper was one of the club members to contact COVID-19. And it spread through his wife and ...
Jun 24, 2021
90-year-old local old-fashioned storyteller releases book
PRINCE GEORGE - 90-year-old local author and songwriter Clarance Boudreau is known as an old-fashioned storyteller. Recently, Clarence wrote a diverse collection of stories about his life experiences ...
Jun 24, 2021
Overdose Warning issued for PG
PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health has issued an overdose warning for Prince George, with more front-line workers noticing more overdose deaths than usual. They are attributing the overdoses to a drug ca...
Jun 24, 2021
Too many barriers for PG shelters
PRINCE GEORGE - Homelessness has been front and centre for City Council in recent weeks. The new Safe Streets bylaw is up for final reading Monday night. That bylaw bans soliciting within 10 metres of...
Jun 24, 2021