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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...

McCreesh 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 (Nechako Lakes) 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...

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All wildfire evacuation alerts and orders rescinded in BC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 is...

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 will be competing – Jennifer McCreesh (Smithers) in Sitting Volleyball,...

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" and is endorsing the Conservatives. All BC United nominations will be...

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...

Farmer’s Almanac predicts “wet, chilly winter” for BC

- With files from Stan Ashbee, My Lethbridge Now BC will not get the worst Canada has to offer this winter. That...

Evacuation Order downgraded to Alert for Chilcotin River Landslide Area

- Files from Zachary Barrowcliff, My Cariboo Now The Chilcotin River Landslide Area’s evacuation order has been downgraded to an alert. The...

Province takes large step towards massive PG Hospital expansion

By this time in 2031, a brand new 11-floor hospital tower should be opening in Prince George. Health Minister Adrian...
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Environment Canada warns of fall storm conditions in the Lakes District

A Special Weather Statement is in effect for the Lakes District as a fall storm is expected on Saturday.

2026 Municipal Election: Meet the Burns Lake mayoral candidates

The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17.

2026 Municipal Election: Meet the Granisle mayoral candidates

The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17.

B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

Uniform Gang enforcement team launched for Northern B.C.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) announced the launch of its North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) in Prince George Today (Thursday).