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Social media thanks health care workers

PRINCE GEORGE - On many of the social media platforms, there are messages thanking all Northern Health staff and others who are providing essential services during this pandemic. Some of the people ha...

Mar 20, 2020

SD57 launches KRSS online engagement

PRINCE GEORGE-School District 57 launched its Kelly Road Secondary School (KRSS) online public participation questionnaire today, March 20.The questionnaire is part of a public engagement aimed at ens...

Mar 20, 2020

Changes to NH Connection Service to support social distancing

PRINCE GEORGE-Northern Health (NH) is making changes to its Connections service in support of social distancing and maintaining essential health care services, due to COVID-19.A release by NH says tha...

Mar 20, 2020

COVID-19's toll on mental health, how to combat it

PRINCE GEORGE - The coronavirus situation has brought to light plenty of negative attention. With that, mental health can take quite the hit. But even through tough times, it is important to take the ...

Mar 20, 2020

Kings announce latest additions

PRINCE GEORE-The Spruce Kings have announced the latest additions to their team.Forward Killian McGregor-Bennett and Defenceman Connor Elliott will be joining the Kings for the 2020-21 season.McGregor...

Mar 20, 2020

Booze still buzz'n during the COVID-19 pandemic

VICTORIA-Government liquor stores remain open, according to a release from the Attorney General.Hours of operation will be adjusted to BC Liquor Stores, however, to ensure that staff are able to compl...

Mar 20, 2020 Photo Courtesy of Province of British Columbia via flickr.

Pacific Coastal Airlines suspends operations

RICHMOND-Pacific Coastal Airlines (PCA) will be suspending operations as of Tuesday, March 24, due to the novel coronavirus.According to PCA President, Quentin Smith, this was a difficult but necessar...

Mar 20, 2020

'There is not contingency plan for the homeless': No plans for homeless amidst COVID-19

PRINCE GEORGE-St. Vincent de Paul's doors may technically be closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, they're still very much open.Bernie Goold, Board Member with St. Vincent de Paul says that br...

Mar 20, 2020

UPDATE: 40 new cases of COVID-19 in BC

VANCOUVER-40 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced in an update by the Provincial Health Officer and Minister of Health today, March 19th.The 40 new cases bring the province to 271 people who have...

Mar 19, 2020

Chamber supporting local business

PRINCE GEORGE - The signs are showing up on many local businesses. They have closed up shop in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, as the advocate for small businesses, the PG Chamber of Commerce is ...

Mar 19, 2020