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Puberty blockers can't be started at 18 when youth have already developed: experts

Puberty blockers can't be started at 18 when youth have already developed: experts

VANCOUVER — Puberty blockers have been in the spotlight since Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans last week to ban the medications for children 15 and younger, unless they have already started the treatment.
Non-profit buys two B.C. co-ops, using $71 M grant from affordable housing fund

Non-profit buys two B.C. co-ops, using $71 M grant from affordable housing fund

COQUITLAM, B.C.
Prince George man fined $6,000 for illegal hunting

Prince George man fined $6,000 for illegal hunting

Conservation officers located and seized brass knuckles, a freezer filled with parts of wildlife, a bull moose head and meat, and a mountain goat head
Prince George mourns loss of sports legend Joey Potskin

Prince George mourns loss of sports legend Joey Potskin

Atlanta Braves tryout, B.C. Junior Hockey League scoring title, native national fastball titles highlight Potskin's stellar sports career
Vista Radio buys Bell radio stations in BC Interior

Vista Radio buys Bell radio stations in BC Interior

Vista Radio, owners of 97.3 Country FM and 94.3 The Goat radio stations in Prince George, have acquired 21 B.C. Interior radio stations from Bell Media
Prince George RCMP bust 3D printed firearms operation

Prince George RCMP bust 3D printed firearms operation

One man been has been arrested in Prince George after items associated with a 3D printed firearms operation were seized
White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

The BC Community Bat Program is working with the province to detect and prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome, a fungal-based infection which has killed millions of bats in North America.
No public access, so no tax break for $7.8M island owned by religious group

No public access, so no tax break for $7.8M island owned by religious group

The Matsuri Foundation of Canada had sought the exemption for the 12.5-hectare Knapp Island as a “place of public worship.”
Kamloops city council, university clash over $10M overpass

Kamloops city council, university clash over $10M overpass

The cost of the pedestrian and bicycle overpass is intended to be split equally between Thompson Rivers University and the City of Kamloops.
Investors flock to First Nation land as Kelowna home, condo values slump

Investors flock to First Nation land as Kelowna home, condo values slump

B.C.’s Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act does not apply to reserve land or treaty land unless a First Nation chooses to opt in through an agreement with the province.