Author Archives:
Evacuation alerts and order for Upper Mud River Road and Chilako River areas rescinded
PRINCE GEORGE - Good news for dozens of property owners: The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) has rescinded all evacuation alerts and order for the Upper Mud River Road and Chilako Rive...
May 01, 2020
Juggling act for post secondaries to plan for future semesters
PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC has delayed releasing its fall and winter schedules due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation. But the delay is causing angst for students."It's a serious situation, however, th...
May 01, 2020
UPDATE: 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 33 in B.C.
VICTORIA-33 new cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province today.Three new cases of the virus have been reported in the Northern Health Region, bringing the total to 49 in the north.Cases by Hea...
May 01, 2020
Temporary renewal fee deferral for liquor licencees amidst pandemic
VICTORIA-The B.C. government announced a temporary deferral of renewal fees for liquor licencees who are experiencing financial hardships due to COVID-19.The general manager of the Liquor and Cannabis...
May 01, 2020 Photo Courtesy: Terovesalainen | Dreamstime.com
NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery
The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month. The league made the decision Friday, though it has been expected for some time. The lottery cann...
May 01, 2020
Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers' front office
CHICAGO - Marc Eversley gets a chance to help restore an iconic NBA franchise and set an example for the city's youth. He welcomes the opportunities. A former Nike executive who spent the past four ye...
May 01, 2020
COVID-19 outbreaks in 23 First Nations prompting concerns
OTTAWA - Federal officials say the next two weeks will be crucial in trying to determine the scope and severity of the spread of COVID-19 in First Nations communities. Cases of the virus have begun to...
May 01, 2020
Raptors Uprising to open against 76ers GC as NBA 2K League season opens May 5
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC will open the NBA 2K League's third season on May 5 against 2019 runner-up 76ers GC followed by a matchup with Wizards District Gaming the next night. That means ear...
May 01, 2020
London Drugs making room for small businesses
PRINCE GEORGE - The ongoing pandemic has impacted many small businesses financially so enter London Drugs.London Drugs stores across western Canada have a plan in place to give some small businesses a...
May 01, 2020
Terrace RCMP want help locating wanted man
TERRACE-Terrace RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a wanted man.Buddy Douglas, a Kispiox resident known to frequent Terrace is wanted on a B.C. warrant for breaching release orders.Doug...
May 01, 2020 Terrace RCMP are looking for 28-year-old wanted, Buddy Douglas ( Photo Courtesy: Terrace RCMP)