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Think you have COVID-19 during the Omicron wave? Here's what to do
OTTAWA - Nearly two years into the pandemic, most people know what to do when they feel ill to stop the spread of COVID-19. The highly transmissible new variant has thrown some of the old rules for a ...
Dec 20, 2021
'Guided by Canada': NASA space telescope with Canadian components to launch this week
Right now, in a solar system far, far away, seven planets orbit a red dwarf star. Three are the right distance from their sun for liquid water to be present. One of them, known as Trappist 1-F, also h...
Dec 20, 2021
Prosecutor expects 29 sex misconduct cases to stay in military justice system
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces' top prosecutor says he expects more than two dozen criminal cases in which sexual misconduct charges have already been laid will remain with the military's justice ...
Dec 20, 2021
Recycle glass collection resumes
PRINCE GEORGE - Starting Today (December 20th), the collection of glass bottles and jars at all Recycle BC Depots and homes that receive glass collection will resume. On November 19th, there was a sus...
Dec 20, 2021
De-icing equipment repaired at YXS
PRINCE GEORGE - The pressure from a logjam of air travellers trying to get in or out of Prince George can now start to be alleviated."We have been advised that a replacement part has been installed in...
Dec 20, 2021
Man facing two charges related to August 2020 homicide
PRINCE GEORGE- An arrest has been made in connection to a homicide in Prince George in August 2020. Jason Troy Getty has been charged with one count of Second Degree Murder and one count of Indignity ...
Dec 20, 2021
Emancipated dog and her 5 puppies found abandoned in Nanaimo
- Editors note: This article contains a graphic image some readers might find disturbing. NANAIMO - A two-year-old dog and her five puppies are now being cared for by the BC SPCA after being found on ...
Dec 20, 2021
Food service delivery cap extended for another year
NORTHERN BC- The province has announced the temporary cap on food service delivery, which limits fees charged to restaurants from food delivery companies at 15%, has been extended. An additional cap o...
Dec 20, 2021
Additional BC Transit route coming to Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE- BC Transit services will be expanding in Prince George starting on January 2 to adapt to the needs of residents. The expansion includes a new route, the 105 Pine Centre Express/Downtown...
Dec 20, 2021
NHL shuts down Canadiens, Blue Jackets due to COVID-19 concerns
The NHL has shut down the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets through its holiday break because of COVID-19. The league said in a statement today the move was made "due to concern with the nu...
Dec 20, 2021