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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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After 40 years, Rick Hansen’s inspirational song more relevant than ever
Rick Hansen and his Man in Motion Tour, and St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) song is celebrating its 40th anniversary in September.
Premier Eby calls for “basic fairness” for B.C. ferry users during Ottawa trip
Premier David Eby said he had “productive” meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and several senior officials during his two-day trip to Ottawa.
BCGEU expands job action to include some front-line services
The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia is ramping up job action again, this time affecting front-line services.
Culture Days kicking off in Quesnel this weekend
The annual Culture Days are back in Quesnel from September 19 until October 12. Returning this year is the Art Trail that takes people across the Quesnel and surrounding community to discover new art, and talk to the artists on their experiences.
Cariboo Regional District charged up about their electric ice resurfacing machines purchase
The Cariboo Regional District has purchased three new ice surfacing machines for arenas in 100 Mile House, Quesnel, and Williams Lake.
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