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'Lift The Mask' mental health campaign deemed success after raising over $6,200

PRINCE GEORGE - Despite having graduated from the Prince George Spruce Kings a few months ago, the impact of Jordan Fairlie will continue for years. Earlier this season, Fairlie became an ambassador f...

Caden Fanshaw May 10, 2023

It's Francophone Day

PRINCE GEORGE - It is Francophone Day in BC and there was a special celebration in Victoria today, with a direct tie to Prince George. There are 80 kids in l'ecole Franco-Nord in Prince George and the...

Mar 09, 2023

Nearly 70 children now believed to have died at former Alberni residential school site

Editor's Note: This story addresses tragedies at former residential school sites and may be unsettling for some readers. Discretion is advised. Direct links to support resources are included at the bo...

Feb 21, 2023

Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries

MONTREAL - Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is being remembered in Canada for his intellect and theological influence on the Catholic Church he led for nearly nine years. Cardinal Thomas Collins praised the...

Dec 31, 2022

Windchill explained

PRINCE GEORGE - Northerners hang on everything about the weather, especially in the winter. We need to know what's in store. And when we check out the prediction for the day, you can't help but notice...

Greg Fry Dec 01, 2022

Nationwide test of emergency alert system set for Wednesday

NANAIMO - A test of Canada's emergency alert system will take place Wednesday.Phones will buzz and alerts will air on television and radio on Wednesday, Nov 16 at 1:55 p.m. to test the national Alert ...

Nov 16, 2022

Russian Missile Strikes Pummel Ukraine on Thanksgiving Weekend

PRINCE GEORGE - It was a brutal weekend across Ukraine, as missile strikes rained down on civilian targets across the nation. The Russian government authorizing what it calls "retaliation" for the "te...

Oct 11, 2022

Andrea Skinner resigns as Hockey Canada's interim chair

Andrea Skinner has submitted her resignation as the interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors.The embattled national sports organization confirmed Skinner's intention to resign both as chair...

Oct 09, 2022

Disgraced former Nanaimo youth advocate tried to bribe clients for sexual favours

Editor's note: This story contains content which may be inappropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Gifts and employment were offered by the former Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre (NAC) ...

Jul 19, 2022

Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension

OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says an Ontario court has rejected a bid by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn her recent suspension. The organization issued a statement Thursday say...

Jul 01, 2022