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100 Mile House man arrested after allegedly breaking into a bank
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A 27-year-old man remains in custody after allegedly breaking into the Bank of Montreal (BMO) on Alder Avenue in 100 Mile House.RCMP responded to the alarm Friday (June 4) morni...
Jun 07, 2021

Feedback shows demand for more products in B.C.'s recycling program
More items could be added to B.C. recycling programs if the public gets what it wants.The province says feedback to a policy intentions paper shows broad support for adding more products to the recycl...
Jun 07, 2021

Judge dismisses charter application of pastor on trial for violating health orders
EDMONTON - A judge has ruled that the religious freedoms of an Alberta pastor who is on trial for violating COVID-19 regulations were not violated. Pastor James Coates made a charter application in re...
Jun 07, 2021

BCHL releases 2021-22 schedule; Spruce Kings to open season vs. Merritt
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Hockey League (BCHL) released its full 54-game schedule today for the 2021-22 regular season.The regular season is set to begin on Friday, Oct. 8 and will conclude on Sunday, Ma...
Jun 07, 2021

100 Mile House man arrested after allegedly threatening Ministry of Children and Family Development office
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A 38-year-old local man known to 100 Mile House RCMP remains in custody and awaits a bail hearing after he was arrested on Friday (June 4).At 11:50 a.m., police were told the ma...
Jun 07, 2021

New this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infiniteā
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES - Summer movies are finally starting t...
Jun 07, 2021

YMCA extends child care services to Dawson Creek
PRINCE GEORGE - The YMCA of Northern BC has partnered with School District 59 to extend child care services in Dawson Creek.The YMCA Ecole Frank Ross Centre will open September 8 (license pending) wit...
Jun 07, 2021

Revisions to Broadcasting Act won't cover online porn, heritage minister says
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault says sweeping updates to the Broadcasting Act will not cover pornography or sexually exploitive content online. Guilbeault told a parliamentary committee t...
Jun 07, 2021

Quebec relaxes COVID-19 restrictions as Ontario accelerates reopening plan
COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed in much of Quebec today as Ontario announced that its reopening plan will be moved ahead by several days. The Ontario government says it will begin loosening restric...
Jun 07, 2021

RCMP arrest violent robbery suspect
PRINCE GEORGE - A 28-year-old woman is facing several charges following a string of violent robberies last week.Prince George RCMP say shortly before 4:40 p.m. on June 2, they received multiple calls ...
Jun 07, 2021