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B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case
VANCOUVER - A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature, who is accused of misspending public dollars. Crown prosecutor...
Jan 27, 2022

B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case
VANCOUVER - A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature, who is accused of misspending public dollars. Crown prosecutor...
Jan 27, 2022

NHL investigation says there is insufficient evidence Evander Kane broke COVID rules
NEW YORK - The NHL has concluded its investigation of Evander Kane and found that there was insufficient evidence that he lied about his COVID-19 status when travelling during the holiday period. The ...
Jan 27, 2022

Local Ukrainian church prays for peace
PRINCE GEORGE - Tensions have soared recently in eastern Europe, as the United States and its NATO allies express concern about a buildup of about 100,000 Russian troops near the Ukraine border. It ha...
Jan 27, 2022

Over 40% of eligible BC residents triple vaccinated
NORTHERN BC- 165 of the 2,033 new cases of COVID-19 in BC were located in Northern Health. This comes as the region now has 1,147 active cases, while there are 29,556 across BC.13 more deaths have bee...
Jan 27, 2022

Postal workers can wear their N95s at work — but only with a company mask on top
OTTAWA - Canada Post says its employees will be able to wear N95 masks at work, but only if they wear a disposable medical mask they have provided on top. It has issued new guidance to employees sayin...
Jan 27, 2022

RCMP station in Surrey, B.C., evacuated after grenade turned in
SURREY, B.C. - The Mounties called in explosive experts after a person walked into one of their offices in Surrey, B.C., with a grenade on Thursday. The RCMP say someone went to their Guildford office...
Jan 27, 2022

Quesnel man wanted on Canada wide warrant
QUESNEL- Police in Quesnel are asking for public assistance in locating a man wanted for a parole violation. 33-year-old Robert Hovestad is also wanted on a Canada wide warrant. Hovestad is described ...
Jan 27, 2022

Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney
EDMONTON - An Alberta mayor says he's concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains will be ignored after hearing Premier Jason Kenney tell him he remains an "un...
Jan 27, 2022

Nomination period for eighth UNBC chancellor now open
PRINCE GEORGE- UNBC is on the lookout for its eighth chancellor. Dr. Joseph Gosnell Sr., a well-respected and distinguished hereditary chief in the Laxts'imilx Laxsgiik (Beaver/Eagle) tribe of the Nis...
Jan 27, 2022