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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...

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...

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...

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 to support the province’s mining, forestry and other industries impacted...

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 pledged to aid Indigenous students in British Columbia. “We’re investing in...

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...

Amateur sports teams protected from liability during Covid-19, Vancouver approved as NHL hub by province

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British Columbians will be able to get back to playing sports sooner with the Province’s action to protect amateur...

Latest modelling data shows necessity of slow return to normal and physical distancing

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Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has confirmed 5 new test-positive cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia, in addition...

Only 4 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, all in Fraser Health

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Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 4 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2,601. All four cases...

Mission Correctional Facility outbreak is over, 9 new COVID-19 cases BC-wide

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The Mission Correctional Facility outbreak has been declared over. “That is one of the largest outbreaks we’ve had in the...

10 new COVID-19 cases provincially, nearly 82% of total cases recovered

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Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19 province-wide, for a total of 2,517. There...

2 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 18 provincially

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Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry have confirmed 18 new cases of COVID-19...
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Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

Town of Smithers
The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

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.

Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election
The Houston and Burns Lake 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
Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.