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Indigenous overdose response fund applications open for northern communities
PRINCE GEORGE - The Pounds Project has partnered with the First Nations Health Authority for a new approach in resolving the opioid crisis. The Northern Indigenous Opioid Response Fund is now open for...
Jul 27, 2021
UNBC Alumni Kady Dandeneau readying for Paralympics in Tokyo
PRINCE GEORGE - Kady Dandeneau is no stranger to sporting the Maple Leaf at the international stage. But what will be a completely new experience for the 31-year-old is representing Canada at the Para...
Jul 27, 2021
Canucks deal defenceman Nate Schmidt to Winnipeg Jets for third-round pick
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have added another veteran defenceman to the lineup, acquiring Nate Schmidt from the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, Vancouver receives Winnipeg's third-round pick in the ...
Jul 27, 2021
More than 80% of Island Health vaccinated, province eyes new ways to promote vaccinations
NANAIMO - Island Health has the second highest number of vaccinated people across B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry detailed the current state of vaccination efforts on Tuesday, July 27....
Jul 27, 2021
Potential high for Winnipeg Jets after challenging season: Stastny
Paul Stastny believes the Winnipeg Jets are on the precipice of something special. The 35-year-old centre knows, though, that he's not the only NHL player who is excited about his team this off-season...
Jul 27, 2021
Montreal Canadiens sign forward Joel Armia to four-year, US$13.6-million extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have locked up Joel Armia, signing the Finnish forward to a four-year extension. The Habs say the deal, announced Tuesday, has an average annual value of US$3.4 milli...
Jul 27, 2021
Salmon getting through Fraser River slide zone as officials ponder permanent fix
VANCOUVER - Officials say thousands of migrating salmon are making their way past an area of British Columbia's Fraser River where a waterway was restructured following a massive rock slide more than ...
Jul 27, 2021
150 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., including 3 up north
VICTORIA - The daily COVID-19 case count continues to go up in B.C.The Province announced 150 new cases today, including three in the Northern Health region.There are 783 active cases of the virus pro...
Jul 27, 2021
Donors make CRRT machines a reality
PRINCE GEORGE - Another succesful healthcare fundraising campaign in Prince George put on by Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.The #SafeatHome Fund was launched in March 2020 and support from ...
Jul 27, 2021
NBC's Tokyo Olympics viewership gets off to rough start
NEW YORK (AP) - If there's going to be a surge in viewership interest in the Tokyo Olympics, NBC Universal is still waiting. For three straight nights, viewership for the Tokyo Games has been down mor...
Jul 27, 2021