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'We're in a different game': BC health officials update guidance around Omicron variant
PRINCE GEORGE - In an impromptu Christmas eve briefing, BC health officials have provided new guidance in light of the surge in Omicron cases over the past few days in the province."We're in a differe...
Dec 24, 2021
White Christmas: No dream for drivers in Metro Vancouver as frigid weather arrives
VANCOUVER - All signs point to a rare white Christmas for British Columbia's south coast as winter storm warnings covered much of the province, but an incoming system created headaches for drivers in ...
Dec 24, 2021
B.C. health officer asks residents to change holiday plans if feeling unwell
VICTORIA - British Columbia has hit its COVID-19 testing capacity as the provincial health officer asked residents to not get tested unless they have symptoms. Dr. Bonnie Henry says the province admin...
Dec 24, 2021
B.C. health officer asks residents to change holiday plans if feeling unwell
VICTORIA - British Columbia has hit its COVID-19 testing capacity as the provincial health officer asked residents to not get tested unless they have symptoms. Dr. Bonnie Henry says the province admin...
Dec 24, 2021
COVID-19 highs reported in Ontario and Manitoba as Nunavut orders lockdown
Ontario and Manitoba reported record high COVID-19 case counts on Christmas Eve as Nunavut ordered a full lockdown to prevent further spread of the virus. Health officials across the country said soar...
Dec 24, 2021
Hunger causing more concern than COVID-19 in wintry Afghanistan, say aid agencies
OTTAWA - As the first snowfall dusted the Afghan capital of Kabul earlier this month, Mary-Ellen McGroarty pondered the rough winter that lay ahead. COVID-19 was far from being top of mind. Unlike muc...
Dec 24, 2021
Kmec named to Team Slovakia for World Junior Hockey Championship
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Cougars 2004-born defenceman Viliam Kmec has been named to Slovakia's roster for the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship."I'm really excited that the coach picked me fo...
Dec 24, 2021
Proof of vaccination now required to swim at Aquatic Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - If you're planning a swim at the Aquatic Centre, those 12 and older will now need to be vaccinated. The city says the order does not apply to a person under 12 or for a person 12-21 wh...
Dec 24, 2021
Nunavut orders full lockdown, bans gatherings, over rising COVID-19 cases
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut has ordered an immediate "circuit-breaker" lockdown over rising COVID-19 cases in various communities. The government said Friday that all indoor gatherings are banned and a...
Dec 24, 2021
Skiers only need vaccine passports inside ski lodge, not on hill
PRINCE GEORGE- Vaccine Passports have become the new normal in B.C. However, when talking about something like Ski-Hills,an outdoor activity, it can get a bit confusing. The policy for ski hills set b...
Dec 24, 2021