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Extended Christmas break for B.C. students due to rapid spread of Omicron variant

NANAIMO - B.C. students will be away from classrooms longer than planned as officials grapple with rising Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 cases.Education minister Jennifer Whiteside said in a news conference...

Dec 29, 2021

Canada Post suspends delivery for Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Gabriola Island due to snowfall warning

NANAIMO - Canada Post temporarily suspended delivery for the mid Island area due to poor weather conditions.The suspension of service applies to Wednesday Dec. 29 for Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and Gabriola ...

Dec 29, 2021

‘They’re family’: B.C. woman issues plea for help finding beloved missing draft horses

100 MILE HOUSE - A B.C. woman is offering a financial reward for the safe return of two beloved draft horses that went missing from a farm in the South Cariboo region earlier this month.Jack and Jill ...

Dec 28, 2021

Many parcels still waiting for pick up: Canada Post

PRINCE GEORGE - Due to the treacherous winter conditions in the city recently, many parcels were not able to be delivered.Canada Post and CUPW Local 812 President and Postal Clerk Rick Harris said man...

Dec 24, 2021

'You have to be aware:' scrooge-like scammers eager to steal your holiday cash and identity

NANAIMO - Winter holiday season is prime time for thieves and fraudsters who're all too happy to play the role of Grinch.Sue Labine, supervisor with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, said counterfeit me...

Dec 24, 2021

Province announces support program for businesses ordered to close by latest health orders

VICTORIA - The provincial government has announced a grant program to support businesses that have been shut down by public health orders around COVID-19.The COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant will provide...

Dec 23, 2021

Gyms, fitness studios concerned about mental health effects from closures

PRINCE GEORGE - As of midnight on Wednesday, gyms and fitness studios in BC will have to close their doors as part of BC's latest COVID-19 restrictions.The new health orders announced on Tuesday come ...

Dec 22, 2021

New COVID restrictions in B.C. to close bars, gyms, & 50 per cent capacity limits on all venues

NANAIMO - The B.C. Government has announced additional restrictions for this holiday season.The new restrictions are due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases and concerns about rapid community spread of t...

Dec 21, 2021

Emancipated dog and her 5 puppies found abandoned in Nanaimo

- Editors note: This article contains a graphic image some readers might find disturbing. NANAIMO - A two-year-old dog and her five puppies are now being cared for by the BC SPCA after being found on ...

Dec 20, 2021

Prince George duo wins 2021 Dream Home

PRINCE GEORGE - Splitting a ticket turned into a new home for one Prince George duo. Brenda Ferch and Diana Forfar - ticket No. 10,005 out of 11,999 - won the Prince George Hospice Society dream home ...

Greg Fry Dec 19, 2021