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Smithers’ McCreesh claims Paralympic bronze

An Olympic medal is on its way back to northern BC. Jennifer McCreesh, from Smithers, and the Canadian women's sitting volleyball team, claimed bronze at the Paris Paralympics this morning...

Province wipes port-a-potties from construction sites

Construction workers will not have to brave a visit to a port-a-potty for much longer. The provincial government has announced it is making flush toilets, clean washrooms, and hand washing...

Two northern BC athletes to compete for Paralympic bronze Saturday

Two athletes with ties to northern BC came up short in their respective semifinal matches today (Thursday) and will compete for bronze on Saturday. Smithers' Jennifer McCreesh and the Canadian...

SD91 launching new childcare program in Fort St. James

School District 91 has announced it will be opening a new early childcare centre on school grounds. The Ministry of Education is providing $720,000 for 24 before and after school...

Landslide reported on Quesnel-Hixon Road

- Files from George Henderson, My Cariboo Now Drive BC is reporting a landslide this morning out on Quesnel-Hixon Road. Cave Road is closed in both directions. Very few details have been released. Drive...

Former Northern Health CEO to be appointed to Order of BC

Prince George’s Catherine Ulrich will receive BC’s highest honour today. The former president and CEO of Northern Health is one of 12 people appointed to the Order of British Columbia...

Orange Shirt Society’s residential school survivor speaker series gaining interest

- Files from Pat Matthews, My Cariboo Now The Orange Shirt Society has developed a Speaker Series featuring Indian residential school survivors. These testimonials focus on the firsthand experiences and enduring repercussions...

All wildfire evacuation alerts and orders rescinded in BC

British Columbia is currently winning the fight against wildfires. In a provincial news conference this afternoon, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma announced that nobody in BC...

UPDATE: BC United party rumored to fold as BC Conservatives tease “major statement”

Update: 2:00 pm: The BC Conservative Party has confirmed that BC United leader Kevin Falcon is "suspending his party’s campaign"...

How and when to watch northern BC athletes at the Paralympics Games

(All times are in PST) The Paris Paralympic Games began today (Wednesday). Four athletes from, or with ties to northern BC...

Vanderhoof Councillor receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

Brian Frenkel was one of 551 British Columbian recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal this afternoon (Tuesday). According...

RCMP execute largest drug bust in Prince George’s history

The Prince George RCMP completed the biggest drug bust in the city's history this week. It happened on Wednesday (August...

Wildfire concerns easing across BC, less than 20 properties on evacuation order

Only four fires have started in BC in the last 24 hours, while 20 have been declared out in...

WestJet travel still hampered by planes damaged in Calgary storm

Over 10 per cent of Westjet’s fleet remains grounded after a hail storm in Calgary early in the month...

Six northern projects receiving $1.1 million from NDIT

Northern Development Initiative Trust has announced its latest wave of project funding. Six projects across Northern BC are receiving a...

Vanderhoof coach hired by Canucks organization

Vanderhoof's Harry Mahesh will be behind the bench of the Abbotsford Canucks as an Assistant Coach this season. This will...
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Alberta referendum voting day: More than 1 million advance, special ballots cast

More than a million Albertans have already cast their ballots in Alberta referendum.

Four soldiers identified after deadly fire at CFB Wainwright

Four people are confirmed dead and 39 others are in hospital following a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, with at least 19 of the injured in critical condition.

Putting kids first: Conservatives pitch plan for play, food and focus

B.C. Conservative Party Leader Lorne Doerkson also pledged more playground funding and support for families raising children with autism.

Deaths, injuries confirmed at CFB Wainwright as military notifies families

Several people have died and many others have been injured at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, the Canadian Armed Forces confirmed in a statement dated Oct. 18.

Four more years for Martin Elphee in Fort St. James

Elphee won 64 per cent of the vote, defeating Bob Motion with 34 per cent. 
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