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BC Greens name Prince George-North Cariboo candidate
Randy Thompson and the BC Greens have joined the provincial election race in the Prince George-North Cariboo riding.Currently a City of Quesnel employee, Thompson has a background in radio...
UPDATE: BC United party suspends campaign, endorses conservatives
Update: 2:00 pm:The BC Conservative Party has confirmed that BC United leader Kevin Falcon is "suspending his party’s campaign" and is endorsing the Conservatives.All BC United nominations will be...
Province takes large step towards massive PG Hospital expansion
By this time in 2031, a brand new 11-floor hospital tower should be opening in Prince George.Health Minister Adrian Dix announced the project's business plan has been approved outside...
Overtopping of Chilcotin River dam more likely than sudden release
Evacuation alerts remain in place along the Chilcotin River due to a large landslide that created a dam around 70 kilometres west of Williams Lake.The province's largest concern is...
Small business owner searching for answers after losing home in Jasper wildfire
She did not know it at the time, but Anna Murray said goodbye to her home when she was evacuated from Jasper.Murray's home was one of 358 buildings destroyed...
Despite no timeline, criteria for planned re-entry laid out for displaced Jasper residents
- With files from My Grand Prairie Now, My Lethbridge Now, and Vista National News wireA plan to return Jasper evacuees home has been released, however, there is no...
Barkerville reopening in time for long weekend
Barkerville will reopen to tourists under two weeks after it was closed and evacuated due to a nearby wildfire.The town will welcome people back on Friday (August 2nd), just...
Evacuation order dropped near 100 Mile House
The Moose Valley Fire Area evacuation order has been downgraded to an alert, anyone living in the area can return home.An evacuation alert is still in place for the...
BC declares COVID-19 emergency over, implements new vaccine policy
BC's COVID-19 public health emergency is over.Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, made the announcement this morning (Friday). Her...
Most significant damage on Jasper’s west side: Parks Canada
- Files from My Lethbridge Now staffThe most significant damage from the wildfires in the Town of Jasper is said...
Up to half of Jasper’s buildings damaged or destroyed in fire
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says between 30 and 50 per cent of the buildings in Jasper appear to have...
“Profound sorrow” Jasper Mayor shares thoughts as wildfire rips through municipality
- Files from Ethan Montague, My Grand Prairie Now staffJasper Mayor Richard Ireland has shared a statement affirming his...
Cougars not for sale, have no plans to move team – Dakers
The Prince George Cougars are not going anywhere.That is according to their Director of Business, Taylor Dakers, who spoke...
Striking Gibraltar Mine reaches tentative union agreement
After 16 days, a union strike at Williams Lake's Gibraltar Mine looks to be coming to a close.Taseko Mines...
Cougars’ Funk and Thornton named BC Division player and defenseman of the year
The accolades continue to roll in for the Prince George Cougars.Hudson Thornton and Zac Funk have been named finalists...
Partial solar eclipse will be visible over Cariboo
It will not be as spectacular as what is in store for the east coast, but a partial solar...
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Wildfire Resiliency Plan Open Houses this week in the Central & South Cariboo
The Cariboo Regional District's Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan Open Houses continue this week.
Fire Centre warns of potential wildfire growth in the Cariboo-Chilcotin
The Cariboo Fire Centre is issuing a precaution that strong forecasted gusts of wind in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Fire Zones could increase fire activity and growth in the western region over the weekend.
Training course for new Central Cariboo Search & Rescue members starting soon
New members of Central Cariboo Search and Rescue (CCSAR) will be busy sharpening their skills this Fall.
Quesnel’s Terry Fox Run to ‘Finish It’ despite smoke or potential rain
The Rotary Club of Quesnel says, smoke or rain, the annual Terry Fox Run will go ahead. Participants are to meet at LeBourdais Park at 9 am, for a mass start at 10 am.
Quesnel Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 115 years this weekend
The Quesnel Hopsital Auxiliary is celebrating 115 years of service on the weekend of September 12 to 14. Over the years, the Auxiliary has contributed more than $2 million in hospital and patient care items.
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