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Chinese Culture celebrated

BARKERVILLE - This is Chinese Cultural Heritage Week and Northern BC has a long-standing history with China. There have been Chinese miners in the Cariboo dating back to the Gold Rush and half of the ...

Jul 23, 2021

Major changes to Exploration Place

PRINCE GEORGE - The Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre will look like its predecessor once the doors open again. Work continues on the Paleo-Botany display in the foyer, but the Children's Ga...

Jul 23, 2021

Jehovah's Witness convention goes virtual. At PG's loss

PRINCE GEORGE - For the second year in a row, the Jehovah's Witnesses has opted to hold a virtual convention."The biggest motivation to go with a virtual convention again this year is safety, right? A...

Jul 23, 2021

Summer CounterAttack campaign ramps up amid peak tourist season

NANAIMO - Local police are set to be out in full force on area roads through the rest of the summer months, targeting impaired drivers.The annual summer CounterAttack campaign began at the end of June...

Jul 23, 2021

Kick-off to capital fundraising campaign launched for an ECHO Ultrasound at St. John Hospital

NORTHERN BC - The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has stepped up to try and bring the very best care closer to home for patients throughout Northern British Columbia.Recently the need for an...

Jul 23, 2021

Olympic Roundup: Small, enthusiastic contingent represents Canada at opening ceremony

TOKYO - A red-clad contingent of 30 athletes represented Canada in an understated opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics. Led by flag-bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama, the small Canadian conti...

Jul 23, 2021

Prince George Summer Hockey League back on the ice after pandemic shutdown

PRINCE GEORGE - The Adult recreational hockey players across Prince George are officially back in action as the Summer Hockey League has returned after a COVID hiatus.For everyone involved it's a bles...

Jul 22, 2021

'It's a crucial service:' Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrates 35 years

NANAIMO - A life-changing non-profit guiding people with developmental disabilities intends to be around for many years following uncertain times. Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrated i...

Jul 22, 2021

Beloved black bear 'Knut' passes at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

ERRINGTON - One of the central Island's most famous black bears has died.Knut passed away peacefully at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington on Tuesday, July 20. He was 25 years old,...

Jul 21, 2021

Patios, Parks and Picnics: New summer program launched in PG

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is launching the Patios, Parks and Picnics program, which will reward diners for supporting local food and beverage this summer. The program will ...

Jul 21, 2021