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Drug Drop-Off Month kicks off in BC

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London Drugs is trying to cut down on the amount of prescription drug use for kids and teens by supporting Drug Drop-Off Month. During August, London Drugs is partnering with...

Consumer Debt Index shows more British Columbians struggling to pay debt

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The number of British Columbians $200 away from insolvency rose to 44 per cent since March, coinciding with problems in the forestry sector. The Consumer Debt Index showed the...

Preventing crashes over the long weekend

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ICBC and RCMP want to remind everyone to slow down as they put the pedal to the metal this long weekend. Doug MacDonald, Road Safety Coordinator with ICBC, said due...

Computer glitch lowers grade 12 final exam scores

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About 32,000 recent high school graduates in BC almost had their post-secondary ambitions put in jeopardy. A computer error showed some exam scores as much lower than they actually are,...

ICBC starts pilot project to put the brakes on bad driving

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ICBC wants to see if technology can improve new drivers’ skills on the road and reduce the number of crashes they see. According to ICBC, new drivers are 3.5 times...

Elections Canada snubs Jewish vote

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Elections Canada’s refusal to change the date of the federal election could be preventing upwards of 392,000 Jewish Canadians from casting their vote. This year’s federal election on October...

Human trafficking numbers on the rise

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Since 2010 the number of reported cases of human trafficking in Canada has been on the rise, but it may not be a bad thing. In 2016, Canadian police services...

Smithers resident loses Coastal GasLinks challenge with National Energy Board

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The National Energy Board has ruled against a local Smithers resident’s challenge of the provincial government’s approval of the Coastal GasLink pipeline project. Retired Environmental Consultant Mike Sawyer filed an...

Northern Health considers the measles immunization program to be a success

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Northern Health is happy with the final results of the Provinces measles immunization catch-up clinics. Across BC 27,747 kids from...

The Gidimt’en bring their battle with Coastal Gas Links to the Supreme Court

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The Gidimt'en are taking their fight to protect their hereditary land to court with a Civil Lawsuit filed today...

Province’s pledge to protect old-growth trees “symbolic step” to a bigger issue

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The Sierra Club of BC said the provinces pledge to protect 54 old-growth trees is a baby step but...

Hundreds out of work – Canfor announces the immediate closure of its Mackenzie Sawmill

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A devastating hit to the District of Mackenzie as Canfor announces the indefinite closure of its Sawmill. 
 The shutdown comes...

Isle Pierre Sawmill to shutdown – 50 jobs to be lost

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Another big hit at Canfor! United Steelworkers Local 1-2017 Union President Brian O’Rourke has confirmed to MyPGNow that the Isle...

Renters beware: couple loses thousands in scam 

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A couple relocating to Smithers was tricked out of almost $3500 trying to find an apartment. Lindsay Newman and her boyfriend Martin...

Early retirement for Prince George couple who won the $2.1-million jackpot

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Andy and Marlyne Dumoulin had no idea how much money they actually won in the moments after they hit...

Blue-green algae; a potential concern in Northern B.C. waters

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Northern Health wants residents to be on the lookout for blue-green algae. Northern Health Spokesperson, Eryn Collins said it poses...
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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.

Northern B.C. breweries take home hardware at the 2026 Canada Beer Cup

Business
The 2026 Canada Beer Cup Gala Awards were held in Calgary, with Northern B.C. being well represented.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.