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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
RCMP seek help finding wanted woman
PRINCE GEORGE - If you've seen 41-year old Angeline Louise Hammerstrom, local Mounties would like to hear from you.Prince George RCMP Cst. Jennifer Cooper says she is wanted for forcible confinement, ...
Jun 02, 2021

Only 1 new COVID-19 case found in Island Health once again
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases remains low in Island Health. Only one new case was confirmed by the health authority for the second day in a row. The new case was found in the south Vancou...
Jun 02, 2021

Farrell Street residents warned of possible flooding
PRINCE GEORGE - No evacuation orders or alerts have been issued, but the City of Prince George is warning residents of Farrell Street near Paddlewheel Park about the possibility of flooding due to ris...
Jun 02, 2021

Kenney criticized for cancel culture remarks amid renewed residential school debate
EDMONTON - A western Canadian Indigenous leader is condemning cancel culture remarks made by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and says it reinforces a recent decision to scrap a formal working agreement ...
Jun 02, 2021

194 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., four in Northern Health
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer has announced 194 cases of COVID-19 in B.C. today, including just four in the Northern Health region.Here's the regional breakdown:Vancouver Coa...
Jun 02, 2021

Lucki rejects idea of special prosecutor to look into assaults against RCMP members
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is dismissing the idea of a special prosecutor to look into numerous claims that women in the national police force were assaulted by colleagues. Lucki is telli...
Jun 02, 2021

Province helping legions continue to support veterans and their families
PRINCE GEORGE - The Province is providing new relief funding to ensure legions can continue providing essential community services to its 47,000 members in B.C., including veterans and their families....
Jun 02, 2021

Mackenzie hopeful to benefit from B.C. forestry modernization plan
MACKENZIE - For Mackenzie, it's a chance to revive an industry that has been the heart and soul of their community.Not long ago, the major players all left their operations in Mackenzie, Mayor Joan At...
Jun 02, 2021