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CNC pushes return to class date
PRINCE GEORGE- The start date for the majority of CNC classes is being delayed until January 10. However, the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (courses coded NURS), practical nursi...
Dec 31, 2021
BC introduces shorter isolation period and tighter long term care home restrictions
NORTHERN BC- Health officials are limiting access to long term care homes to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in BC. Only essential visitors will be allowed in the facilities, an order that will be re-ev...
Dec 31, 2021
Olivia rules, Liam follows but Lucas, Ethan axed from B.C.'s 2021 list of baby names
VICTORIA - A count of the most popular baby names in British Columbia in 2021 shows Olivia still tops the list. A statement from the Health Ministry says preliminary figures covering all but the last ...
Dec 31, 2021
Stampeders re-sign quarterback Jake Maier, made three starts in rookie season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American quarterback Jake Maier, who emerged as a dependable backup to Bo Levi Mitchell last season. Maier played 11 games for the Stampeders during his...
Dec 31, 2021
Devils coach Lindy Ruff tests positive, misses Oilers game
New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the Devils' game against the Edmonton Oilers and was isolated from the team. The Devils made the announcement Friday, roughly 45 m...
Dec 31, 2021
With no fix in sight, new moms turn to federal tribunal to get EI benefits
OTTAWA - For Courtney Franks, it's not about the money, but feeling like the employment insurance system has treated her and other new mothers unfairly. Franks is fighting the government at the tribun...
Dec 31, 2021
Military preparing for promised consultations with sexual misconduct victims
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing for the launch of highly anticipated consultations with thousands of current and former military members and defence officials who experienced inappropr...
Dec 31, 2021
Closure orders sent to pair of gyms in Northern BC
FORT ST. JOHN- Two gyms in Fort St.John have been issued closure orders by Northern Health. The Gym (Today's Techniques) and Prevail Athletics have been ordered to close due to non-compliance with Pro...
Dec 31, 2021
Additional DriveBC webcams brought to Northern BC highways
NORTHERN BC- Residents across the province can now be more prepared for road trips. 13 new cameras and 33 more views have been added to the DriveBC webcam network. Two of which are located in the Nort...
Dec 31, 2021
Spruce Kings deal Doyle to NAHL
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings announced Friday morning that forward Jimmy Doyle has been dealt away.Doyle, from Plainfield, IL, has been traded t the Janesville Jets of the North Amer...
Dec 31, 2021