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Prince George Royal Canadian Legion needs money for Remembrance Day

Prince George Royal Canadian Legion needs money for Remembrance Day

The Legion has asked for $18,000 to support hosting the event
Slugger brings major league bats home to Prince George

Slugger brings major league bats home to Prince George

Jared Young came back to Prince George for a 10-day Thanksgiving visit with a few bats that have his name engraved as a member of the Chicago Cubs.
Deer attacks Okanagan woman, kills her dog

Deer attacks Okanagan woman, kills her dog

The attack lasted several minutes, until several construction workers who were working in the area used large branches to corral the deer away from the small dog.
B.C. man who fired rifle at stepson's vehicle avoids jail

B.C. man who fired rifle at stepson's vehicle avoids jail

Richard Alan Murphy, 60, pleaded guilty Monday in Kamloops provincial court to charges of possessing a firearm without licence or registration and careless use of a firearm.
'Matter of time' before someone hurt or killed, Okanagan fire chief says of homeless camp fires

'Matter of time' before someone hurt or killed, Okanagan fire chief says of homeless camp fires

"I just show up and put the fire out, but they set up traps and obstacles to keep each other out of their camps."
Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Defence lawyer Wade Jenson noted that Adams sold his home to repay the money that he stole. The $124,000 was paid back before he was criminally charged.
Small plane crashes in Surrey, B.C., injuring pilot

Small plane crashes in Surrey, B.C., injuring pilot

SURREY, B.C. — A small plane has crashed in Surrey, B.C, injuring the lone person on board. RCMP say they responded to reports of the crash Monday afternoon near Crescent Beach in south Surrey.
U.S. extradition hearing of B.C. Hells Angel begins with evidence contested

U.S. extradition hearing of B.C. Hells Angel begins with evidence contested

Courtney Vasseur of Burnaby says a photo of him published by the Vancouver Sun was taken by police and this constituted a violation of his privacy; the photo is to be used as evidence in a criminal fraud case against Vasseur.
BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

The increase would add about $2 a month to the average residential bill.
B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

The pay increase goes into effect Jan. 1.