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Stockwell Day steps down from several roles after comments about racism
A former Canadian Alliance leader and Conservative MP has resigned from Telus' board of directors and as a strategic adviser to a law firm after comparing racism to his experience of being mocked in s...
Jun 03, 2020
B.C. health minister agrees to meeting about hospice denying end-of-life service
DELTA, B.C. - British Columbia's health minister says he's looking forward to a meeting with municipal, provincial and federal politicians concerned about a hospice that is re...
Jun 03, 2020
B.C. health officials say spread respect and tolerance, not COVID-19 at protests
VICTORIA - Health officials in British Columbia are asking people to spread the message of respect and tolerance, not COVID-19 when they gather at any anti-racism protests. Provincial health...
Jun 03, 2020
UNBC facing more difficult challenges recruiting during pandemic
Recruiting for the teams at UNBC can difficult.Toss in a worldwide pandemic and now all four teams face a brand new challenge.For the Men's Basketball team they have been filling out their roster for ...
Jun 03, 2020
UPDATE: 22 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.
VICTORIA- Twenty-two new cases of COVID-19 were announced in B.C. today, in a joint statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix, but no new cases in the No...
Jun 03, 2020
PG experiencing improved air quality so far in 2020
PRINCE GEORGE - It's a much better year so far in Prince George than years past when it comes to air quality.While COVID-19 may be a contributing factor as government-imposed restrictions have resulte...
Jun 03, 2020
Suspect, considered armed and dangerous, on the loose in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake RCMP say a man described as armed and dangerous is still on the loose.In a news release, RCMP say they responded to a report of an erratic driver in the Wildwood ar...
Jun 03, 2020
Water levels are rising
PRINCE GEORGE - Warmer conditions on the weekend and rain yesterday means water levels on the Nechako and Fraser Rivers have jumped a metre. As such, crews at the Lheidli T'enneh townsite on the North...
Jun 03, 2020
Hulking lineman Derek Dennis has experienced racism while playing in Canada
At six foot three and 345 pounds, Derek Dennis is an imposing figure. But he's not immune to feeling the wrath of racism. The hulking CFL free-agent offensive lineman says he's been challeng...
Jun 03, 2020
Quesnel Council make moves to help local businesses during the pandemic
QUESNEL - As the province moves into its next phase in lifting COVID restriction. What still remains in place are the health and safety restrictions on food and beverage service establishments. Quesne...
Jun 03, 2020