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B.C. Human Rights Commissioner examines care and rights of vulnerable adults in B.C.

B.C. Human Rights Commissioner examines care and rights of vulnerable adults in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia law that allows certain agencies to take over the affairs of abused, neglected or incapacitated adults is under scrutiny by the province's human rights commissioner and B.C.
Toxic drugs caused 16 deaths this year in northeast BC, health authority says

Toxic drugs caused 16 deaths this year in northeast BC, health authority says

Northern Health is still planning to open a permanent Overdose Prevention Services site at the new Fort St. John Community Health Services Centre
Drought conditions worsening across Prince George region

Drought conditions worsening across Prince George region

Vanderhoof has had just 211 millimetres of moisture in the past 365 days - the driest year-long period ever recorded - and less than half a typical year.
Prince George MP speaking out following local boy’s suicide

Prince George MP speaking out following local boy’s suicide

‘Parents need to know just how fast this can happen’
Coastal GasLink pipeline protester found not guilty

Coastal GasLink pipeline protester found not guilty

No evidence was provided that Sabina Dennis physically tampered with the site, and it was noted that RCMP did request her help in negotiating with the other protesters. 
Man sentenced to two years in jail for drunken sexual assault

Man sentenced to two years in jail for drunken sexual assault

Trent Hutchinson, 27, was convicted in January 2023 for sexual assault, with the incident taking place at his Prince George residence on December 11, 2021. 
Prince George teen to play for Spruce Kings, just like his dad did

Prince George teen to play for Spruce Kings, just like his dad did

Brody Martin commits to BCHL team for 2024, about to become a second-generation Spruce King
Northern B.C. agricultural projects approved for grants

Northern B.C. agricultural projects approved for grants

Funding will support agricultural production and economic activity in the Peace Region. 
Opinion: What hydrogen development in B.C. would really cost us

Opinion: What hydrogen development in B.C. would really cost us

Would we really invest $266 million in public funds to create a single job at a billionaire’s hydrogen plant? 
'No one will be turned away': 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada

'No one will be turned away': 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada

TORONTO — A new toll-free, three-digit suicide prevention helpline launched across Canada on Thursday morning.