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Special Olympics Week declared in Prince George
A large, excited crowd gathered at Prince George City Hall this morning (Monday), as Mayor Simon Yu declared this week as Special Olympics Week in the City.
Grizzly bear attack west of Fort Nelson leaves one with non-life-threatening injuries
The BC Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly bear attack near Fort Nelson left one man with non-life-threatening injuries.
Final touches being made for Special Olympics BC Games
With a flag raising Monday, a Torch Run on Wednesday, an opening ceremony on Thursday, and competitions on Friday and Saturday, the Special Olympics BC Games are set to bring plenty of excitement to Prince George this week.
Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says BC Minister
When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.In a letter to the Ancient Forest Alliance and Endangered Ecosystems Alliance, Minister of Environment and Parks Tamara Davidson confirmed...
77% of drivers admit to tailgating: ICBC survey
ICBC says it's best to leave tailgating for football and off the roads.According to a new ICBC survey by Ipsos, 77 per cent of drivers admit to tailgating or...
UNBC debuts in top-third of Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings
UNBC has been placed in the top third of Time Higher Education's Impact Rankings, which assess how universities are helping to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.UNBC is...
BC Highway Patrol launches Summer Impaired Driving Campaign
The BC Highway Patrol is launching a new campaign, targeting enforcement for impaired driving."Summer vacations and road trips cannot include drugs and alcohol behind the wheel," said BC Highway...
BC SPCA’s pet food banks seeing increased demand but fewer donations
The BC SPCA says ongoing economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a decline in donations of pet food and supplies to their...
BC SPCA urges keeping pets out of hot vehicles as summer weather arrives
With summer weather arriving in BC, the BC SPCA is urging the public to remember the risks associated with...
Graduates set to walk the stage at the College of New Caledonia
More than 700 graduates will be walking the stage in the College of New Caledonia's convocation ceremonies.The first ceremony...
Not many workers are aware of electrical safety rules; new survey shows
When it comes to electrical safety for workers, there is a concerning lack of awareness.This comes from BC Hydro’s...
New area code to be introduced in BC as demand for phone numbers increases
A new area code will be introduced in BC on Friday.According to the Telecommunications Alliance, consumers and businesses requesting...
CUPW issues strike notice
Canada Post says they've received strike notice from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW).According to Canada Post, the...
UNBC seafood packaging project receives $300,000 boost
A UNBC Researcher and his team have hit a pivotal milestone on a project to create sustainable solutions for...
New framework looks to give those at risk of suicide the right care
A new provincial framework aims to give those at risk of suicide the care they need.Called the Suicide Prevention...
ICBC calls on motorcyclists to take precautions to stay safe as season returns
ICBC is asking motorcyclists to freshen up their skills as motorcycle season arrives in the province.According to ICBC, motorcyclists...
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Motorcycle Club raises over $3000 in annual Toy Run
The Dangerous Curves Motorcycle Club in Quesnel raised over $3000 during its 4th annual Toy Run that was held on August 30. The toys collected, and the money were donated to Holiday Hampers for its annual Food and Toy Drive.
Quesnel School District ‘will not tolerate’ behaviour as second incident involving fake firearm occurs
The Quesnel School District has sent out a strict warning to students that bringing fake weapons "will not be tolerated" as the district dealt with a second incident involving a fake firearm in eight days.
Williams Lake Mayor, Councilors & Staff pleased with their trip to Victoria
A couple of delegates from the City of Williams Lake were honored during the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention September 22 to 26.
CUPW slams Canada Post’s latest contract offers as ‘new lows’ in strike standoff
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Canada Post’s latest contract proposals represent a major step backward.
B.C. libraries are stretched thin as provincial funding stays frozen
Library directors and advocates in British Columbia say they are disappointed after Premier David Eby ruled out increased funding for libraries in the near future.Â
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