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Darin Bain

Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.
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Special Olympics Week declared in Prince George

Community Darin Bain -
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

Fish & Wildlife Darin Bain -
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

Sports Darin Bain -
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

Provincial Darin Bain -
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

Community Darin Bain -
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 Darin Bain -
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

RCMP Darin Bain -
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

Community Darin Bain -
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

Weather Darin Bain -
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

College of New Caledonia Darin Bain -
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

Business Darin Bain -
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

News Darin Bain -
A new area code will be introduced in BC on Friday. According to the Telecommunications Alliance, consumers and businesses requesting...

CUPW issues strike notice

News Darin Bain -
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

News Darin Bain -
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

News Darin Bain -
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

News Darin Bain -
ICBC is asking motorcyclists to freshen up their skills as motorcycle season arrives in the province. According to ICBC, motorcyclists...
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Cariboo Stock Dogs give Quesnel spectators a reason to have a “howl”

Community
The third annual “Wild and Wooly Sheep Dog Trial” took place this past weekend (August 16-17) at Alex Fraser Park in Quesnel.

Calls down in July for Williams Lake Fire Department

Fire
July was a little bit quieter for the Williams Lake Fire Department when it came to calls for service.

100 Mile House Emergency Room Closed until Sunday Morning

Health Care
100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile House District General Hospital. Interior Health says the emergency room services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, until 8 a.m. on Sunday, August 17.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial
B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

No Causes Determined for Three Wildland Fires Put Out by Williams Lake Walmart

Fire
The Williams Lake Fire Department responded to a call of a wildland fire along the slope behind the Walmart. Assistant Fire Chief Cory Boyd said the fires were small, slow moving, and easily extinguished.
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100 Mile House: #3-407 Alder Ave
100 Mile House, BC
V0K 2E0

Quesnel: #502-410 Kinchant Street
Quesnel, BC
V2J 7J5

Williams Lake: #83-1st Ave. South
Williams Lake, BC
V2G 1H4

Phone numbers

100 Mile House Office Phone: 250-395-3848
Quesnel Office Phone: 250-992-7046
Williams Lake Office Phone: 250-392-6551

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