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Some businesses prepared for holiday demands, others fall victim to supply chain crisis
PRINCE GEORGE-It's been another difficult year for businesses. Aside from the pandemic, there has been a global supply chain disruption which has caused shortages. Everything from microchips, tires, t...
Dec 03, 2021

RCMP searching for armed Prince George man
HOUSTON- The Prince George RCMP contacted the Houston detachment shortly before 2:00 pm yesterday (Thursday) after hearing reports that a PG man allegedly discharged a firearm at a Houston residence.O...
Dec 03, 2021

Referees land pro contracts, continue pushing NHL dream
NANAIMO - Two officials with strong Island connections are adamant they've made the right call in their careers.Bobby Jo Love, 26 and Graedy Hamilton, 21, both secured their first pro hockey contracts...
Dec 03, 2021

Northern small businesses need help
PRINCE GEORGE - With the decision to extend public health restrictions in northern British Columbia until the end of January, the Liberals say it's time for the NDP to keep the premier's promise of su...
Dec 03, 2021

No solid numbers to gauge flood damage repair costs, says B.C. finance minister
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister says it's still too early to put a price tag on the cleanup and repairs ahead after recent floods and landslides in the southern part of the province. Bu...
Dec 03, 2021

Italy's Sofia Goggia dominates season-opening World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Sofia Goggia was in a class by herself in the season-opening women's World Cup downhill Friday. The Italian's winning time in Lake Louise, Alta., was almost a second and a half fa...
Dec 03, 2021

Vaccine clinic hopping at CSFS
PRINCE GEORGE - Carrier Sekani Family Services' office was hopping today, as it was offering a free, walk-in vaccine clinic for first, second and third doses of the COVID vaccine as well as the booste...
Dec 03, 2021

Evidence at Maxwell trial: massage table, unfolded in court
NEW YORK (AP) - A green, folding massage table used by financier Jeffrey Epstein was brought into a Manhattan courtroom and set up in front of a jury on Friday to bolster allegations he teamed up with...
Dec 03, 2021

B.C. ahead of schedule on COVID-19 booster campaign: health minister
VICTORIA - British Columbia's health minister says the province is "ahead of the curve" on recommendations by a national advisory group that Canadians ages 50 and older get a COVID-19 booster. Adrian ...
Dec 03, 2021

Struggling Vancouver Canucks look to maintain momentum during six-game homestand
VANCOUVER - With wins in two straight, the struggling Vancouver Canucks have returned home with some much-needed momentum. But whether they'll be able to keep the streak alive against the Pittsburgh P...
Dec 03, 2021