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Can she lift Tory fortunes? Manitoba premier promises COVID relief and calmer waters
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Heather Stefansonhas promised a more collaborative approach than her predecessor. And two months into the job, she has already reversed some of Brian Pallister's most unpop...
Dec 24, 2021
COVID-19 has been a lesson in Greek letters, one variant at a time
VANCOUVER - The Greek alphabet arrived on the world stage and into everyday lexicon riding on waves of the novel coronavirus as the World Health Organization began naming variants in the Glagolitic sc...
Dec 24, 2021
Canadians down Russia 6-4 in front of sparse crowd in world pre-tournament game
EDMONTON - It didn't have the atmosphere of Canada-Russia classics of days past. And it certainly wasn't as competitive as we'd expect when Canada and Russia face each other on the ice. Canada scored ...
Dec 23, 2021
COVID-19 relief grants fall short in Northern BC
PRINCE GEORGE - Business in BC ordered closed by the latest health restrictions will get some financial help from the province.Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation made the ...
Dec 23, 2021
SKorea ex-President Park, jailed for corruption, is pardoned
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea says it will grant a special pardon to former President Park Geun-hye, who is serving a lengthy prison term for a series of corruption charges. The Justice Minist...
Dec 23, 2021
Recent snowfall gives skiers chance to shred major powder at the Hart Ski Hill
PRINCE GEORGE- The Snow has fallen in PG.And while some may think it's a bad thing there are many activities people can do like Outdoor rinks, Sledding, Snowshoeing, and of course skiing.The hart ski ...
Dec 23, 2021
Last Minute gift ideas for the holiday shoppers
PRINCE GEORGE - If you're looking for those last-minute Christmas gifts, there are plenty to be found locally.First on the list, shopping for something fun for the whole family. You can find all sorts...
Dec 23, 2021
A record breaking 2,046 new cases of COVID-19 detected in B.C.
VICTORIA - Another day, another daily record when it comes to the number of COVID-19 cases in B.C. The province announced 2,046 today.The new/active cases include:* 741 new cases in Fraser Health * To...
Dec 23, 2021
Community winter safety message
PRINCE GEORGE - Some groups in the community came together this week to bring to light the importance of winter safety and the need for mental health supports. The mini Santa parade in the parking lot...
Dec 23, 2021
First day of winter semester at UNBC will be delivered online due to COVID-19 surge
PRINCE GEORGE - With cases of COVID-19 rising rapidly in B.C. and around the world, UNBC says all first classes of the winter semester will be delivered online.After the first class, many courses will...
Dec 23, 2021