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South Peace needs improved public transit, resident says

Dawson Creek resident Randy Chau says his community needs better public transportation and sent a letter outlining concerns and a proposal to expand current services in the South Peace.

Dec 12, 2023 8:23 AM Read more >

Police fired 31 shots into armed man's boat in Campbell River marina standoff: IIO report

The man had earlier killed a fellow boater at Discovery Marina and taken hostages

Dec 12, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Kamloops mayor says he won't comply with fire chief's order to remove burned out SUV

The torched vehicle has been sitting in Tru Market Truck and Auto Sales lot since it was set ablaze last October, not long after Hamer-Jackson, the dealership's owner, was elected mayor.

Dec 12, 2023 4:41 AM Read more >

Volleyball organizers grateful for Dawson Creek's support

15 teams competed from all over BC, including three teams from Prince George, and teams from Vancouver Island, Nelson, Vernon, and the Lower Mainland.

Dec 12, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Kelowna cop charged in sexting case to plead guilty, Crown says

The BC Prosecution Service says the case has been put over to the new year because Const. Sean Eckland has indicated his intention to plead guilty.

Dec 12, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

B.C. hops farmers’ personal spending spree was investment fraud: panel

Alexander William Bridges and Shane Douglas Harder-Toews illegally solicited money, according to the BC Securities Commission

Dec 11, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Advocates, victims' families oppose destroying Robert Pickton evidence

VANCOUVER — Lorelei Williams decided not to attend the 2007 trial of notorious B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton, who was linked to the murder of her cousin Tanya Holyk, because she felt it would be too traumatizing.

Dec 11, 2023 3:49 PM Read more >

Red tape holding up gravel pit renewal, northern B.C. company says

The land is currently designated for agricultural use under the Agricultural Land Reserve, and zoning allows for gravel extraction and processing.

Dec 11, 2023 11:46 AM Read more >

Unhoused Prince George woman delighted with new ‘tiny house’

Cora Calliou is a Moccasin Flats resident who is a recipient of a tiny home built by volunteers

Dec 11, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

B.C. announces new three-year action plan to address gender-based violence

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has announced a new three-year action plan that it says aims to end stigma around gender-based violence and ensure access to supports.

Dec 10, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >