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Overdose warning signs increasingly important as illicit drug deaths numbers grow

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As illicit drug deaths climb in British Columbia, drug users are being cautioned to avoid using alone. “We certainly encourage everyone who is using illicit substances to use in the presence...

3 new COVID-19 cases in Northern Health, 28 provincially

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There are 28 new COVID-19 cases in British Columbia, bringing the provincial total to 3,198. Northern Health, which had previously gone 37 days with no new infections, is reporting 3...

New Director of Instruction selected for SD91

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Mr. Mark Gauthier's 29-year history with School District 91 is culminating in an important new role. SD 91 Superintendent Manu Madhok is welcoming Gauthier as the Director of Instruction in...

Exclusive: Econo Lodge fire alarms inspected two days before fatal blaze

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Following last week's Econo Lodge fire which left three adults dead, MyPGNow has obtained documents confirming the motel underwent a routine fire inspection two days prior on Monday, July...

New supports coming for BC post-secondary students

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Applications for StudentAid BC, along with the new non-repayable BC Access Grant, are now open for students across the province. The up-front grant comes alongside new funding for students with...

Northern Health now 31 days without new COVID-19 cases, 25 new infections provincially

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Northern Health has now gone 31 days without any new COVID-19 cases, but the same can't be said for the rest of British Columbia. 25 new cases have been announced...

No new COVID-19 cases in Northern Health, 14 province-wide

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Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister of Health Adrian Dix have confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 within the Province via a joint statement. The Provincial total is...

Collaborative response to those in crisis ideal, says Northern BC mental health expert

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In response to international criticism of the police, the Centre for Mental Health and Addiction in Toronto, Canada’s largest psychiatric facility, has issued a statement calling for mental health specialists to...

Former Prince George-Peace River MP taking the lead of western separatist party

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Former long-time Conservative Prince George-Peace River MP Jay Hill will be leading the Wexit Canada Party, at least until...

Province extends electricity cost deferral for industries hit by COVID-19

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The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro are extending the electricity bill payment deferral by another three months...

Province pledges over $6 million to support Indigenous students

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The Provincial Government is providing funding to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. $6.15 million has been...

New rest area to open on highway 16 between Vanderhoof and Burns Lake

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A new rest area will be opening on Highway 16 between Vanderhoof and Burns Lake. According to the province, The...

No additional COVID-19 deaths, 7 new cases provincially

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There have been 7 new test-positive cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia, as the total reaches 2,790. This, according to...

Teacher in Fraser Health tests positive for COVID-19, modelling data delayed for a day

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Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 8 new COVID-19 cases in British Columbia today, as the total reaches...

Prince George Airport sees 2nd straight month with 95% passenger reduction

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Last month 1,910 passengers came through Prince George’s YXS airport, compared to 42,537 in May of last year. This marks...

CEO speaks on inspiration behind the new Lifeguard overdose prevention app

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The new Lifeguard overdose prevention app had humble beginnings for Lifeguard Digital Health CEO Jeff Hardy. “I was in treatment for an...
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election
The Vanderhoof and Fort St. James chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry
The licence operates within the Prince George Timber Supply Area, which includes the Prince George and Stuart Nechako natural resource districts. Only operations within the Prince George Natural Resource District will be audited.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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