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Ramandeep 'Chico' Dhanjal joins Abbotsford Canucks

PRINCE GEORGE - One of the longest-serving members of the Prince George Cougars organization will be heading south for a job with new Abbotsford Canucks AHL Franchise. Ramandeep 'Chico' Dhanjal will b...

Jul 16, 2021

Spruce Kings in need of billet families for upcoming season

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings are looking for billet families for the 2021-22 season.The Prince George Spruce Kings have always been very fortunate with how generous the community of ...

Jul 15, 2021

Hamhuis planning to be more involved with Cougars in future

PRINCE GEORGE - As Dan Hamhuis enjoys his first full summer of retirement from the NHL, he does plan to be more involved with the Prince George Cougars next hockey season."I'm looking forward to being...

Jul 15, 2021

Provincial safer supply expanding to curb skyrocketing drug toxicity deaths

NANAIMO - Health authorities across the province will soon be able to offer pharmaceutical-grade drugs in a bid to shut out a toxic drug supply in B.C.The provincial government is budgeting $22.6 mill...

Jul 15, 2021

'It's a testing process:' new accessible beach mat in Qualicum Beach faces early challenges

QUALICUM BEACH - An extended mat on Qualicum Beach's waterfront to help the mobility challenged enjoy the beach had a rocky debut.The Town's manager of operations Arnold Schwabe said the portable non-...

Jul 15, 2021

Province hiring more paramedics to meet rising demand

NANAIMO - The recent heat wave and increased social gatherings stressed B.C.'s emergency health service. In response, health minister Adrian Dix announced on Wednesday, July 14 85 paramedics and 30 di...

Jul 14, 2021

Cedar Rd., Stewart Ave. targeted for new pedestrian safety upgrades

NANAIMO - Two troublesome areas in the region will receive provincial funding to bolster safety for pedestrians.A portion of Hwy. 1, also known as Stewart Ave., connecting Nanaimo's downtown to Depart...

Jul 14, 2021

Nanaimo vet clinics strained by labour shortage

NANAIMO - A long time employee of a south Nanaimo veterinary clinic says more professionals are required to care for sick and injured pets.Erika Boulet, manager of Petroglyph Animal Hospital, said Nan...

Jul 14, 2021

PG Soccer Association back on the pitch after two-year hiatus

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Soccer Association held their first games of the season last week, which was the first time they've played since 2019.Despite the long absence and the caution that so...

Jul 13, 2021

PG Track and Field Club hosts first provincial meet since start of pandemic

PRINCE GEORGE - It was another season with plenty of ups and downs for athletes in the PG Track and Field Club due to the pandemic, one of the downs being that provincials were cancelled.Instead, the ...

Jul 13, 2021