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Active COVID-19 case count now at 1,374 in Northern Health
NORTHERN BC- The Northern Health region saw 88 new COVID-19 cases. This brought the regions active case count to 1,374. BC is reporting 1,975 new cases. There are now 37,167 active cases in the provin...
Jan 18, 2022

Snowfall warning issued for Mackenzie and Pine Pass
NORTHERN BC- Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Williston region including Mackenzie, and Pine Pass highway. This comes as 10 to 15 cm of snow is expected.The warning is expected...
Jan 18, 2022

The spirit of giving becomes an afterthought.
PRINCE GEORGE - The holiday season wrapped up a few weeks ago, and for some, the spirit of giving becomes an afterthought. Keeping the food shelves stocked at the Salvation Army becomes a challenge du...
Jan 18, 2022

Latest research shows Omicron infectious up to 10 days: Tam
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the latest evidence does not support the hope the Omicron variant is contagious for less time than previous versions of the virus that causes ...
Jan 18, 2022

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Ontario schools are starting to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests and ramp up on-site vaccination clinics as more students head back to class in-person. T...
Jan 18, 2022

Fitness centres can reopen in B.C., other COVID restrictions remain
VANCOUVER - Gyms and other exercise facilities are being allowed to reopen in British Columbia, a move the province's top doctor describes as a "cautious step" in lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Dr. Bo...
Jan 18, 2022

Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection issued a new batch of subpoenas Tuesday to some of Donald Trump's closest advisers, including Rudy Giuliani, as the committ...
Jan 18, 2022

NHL to stop testing asymptomatic players post-All-Star break
The NHL will stop testing asymptomatic players, coaches and staff who are fully vaccinated following the All-Star break in early February, saying coronavirus cases continue to decline across the leagu...
Jan 18, 2022

Prosecutor: No charges in Black Kansas teen’s custody death
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas prosecutor said Tuesday that he won't file criminal charges over the death of a Black 17-year-old who became unresponsive while being restrained facedown for more than 30...
Jan 18, 2022

A Paxlovid primer: what to know about the new oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19
OTTAWA - Health Canada authorized the first at-home, oral treatment for COVID-19 Monday. But what is Paxlovid, how does it work and who can get it? Here are some answers. Q: What is Paxlovid? A: Prono...
Jan 18, 2022