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Human Rights Tribunal accepts homeless encampment residents' complaint against city

VANCOUVER — B.C. Human Rights Tribunal will hear a complaint from those who camp at Crab Park and allege the City of Vancouver and its park board discriminate against them by not providing "basic survival services.

Dec 18, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Deadline for search and rescue groups to register with province extended to Feb. 15

Dec. 1 was the initial registration deadline set by the Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) agency and that was extended to Dec. 15. On Friday, the Feb. 15 extension was announced.

Dec 18, 2023 11:14 AM Read more >

University of Northern B.C. to offer bachelor's degree in Nisga'a language

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A new bachelor of arts degree in Nisga'a language fluency will be offered starting next September at the University of Northern British Columbia.

Dec 18, 2023 11:04 AM Read more >

Pregnant unhoused resident grateful for supportive housing

Candice Prince and her partner have moved from Moccasin Flats to the Knight's Inn

Dec 18, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

'From Lumby to France:' Former B.C. residents featured on House Hunters International

Kayley Letendre and her family will be featured on a special Christmas episode of the HGTV show House Hunters International

Dec 18, 2023 3:56 AM Read more >

Northern B.C. man fined $10,000 for illegal moose hunting

The man in question, Rory Friesen, was sentenced on Nov. 29 in Dawson Creek court and given a forfeiture order for the animal killed.

Dec 17, 2023 2:58 PM Read more >

B.C. transfer station 'intentionally' set ablaze after attempted break-in, city says

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Officials in Cranbrook, B.C., say the city's transfer station for garbage and recycling was "intentionally" set ablaze by someone who tried to break into the facility overnight.

Dec 17, 2023 11:36 AM Read more >

Happy Pappy's tree farm creating merry Christmas memories

Don Ferrey has been growing Christmas trees for 19 years on his rural Prince George property

Dec 17, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

Cancer lodge guest grateful for the kindness of strangers

Kordyban Lodge in Prince George is 1 of 7 affordable lodges the Canadian Cancer Society operates for people who must travel for cancer treatment.

Dec 17, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Meet Oliver, northern B.C.'s favourite garden cat

Five dollars of every $20 calendar sold will be donated to Into the Woods Animal Rescue.

Dec 16, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >