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Fort St. John man convicted in spouse's death gets 10 years

Fort St. John man convicted in spouse's death gets 10 years

"This crime was horrifically brutal, tragic, and senseless," Justice Lisa Warren said.
Rocky Mountain Speedway to reopen near Valemount

Rocky Mountain Speedway to reopen near Valemount

The Regional District of Fraser Fort George approves a temporary use permit to allow for the raceway
Editorial: Ban cellphones in Prince George classrooms

Editorial: Ban cellphones in Prince George classrooms

Ontario has already done it provincewide and Quebec is in the process of doing the same but the NDP government in B.C. lacks the leadership to follow suit.
Vanderhoof school places fourth in soccer provincials

Vanderhoof school places fourth in soccer provincials

The Northside Christian North Stars posts one of North Central zone's best-ever provincial placings in high school soccer
Vernon keeps fining couple living in RV on family acreage

Vernon keeps fining couple living in RV on family acreage

Lee and Sondra Watkins have been fined $2,250 for "unlawful land use" for living in an RV on her parents' 4.3 acre property in Vernon.
Kamloops man gets year in jail for holding ex against her will, breaking her nose

Kamloops man gets year in jail for holding ex against her will, breaking her nose

Zachariah Desmond Dubois, 45, pleaded guilty Thursday in Kamloops provincial court to one count each of assault causing bodily harm and unlawful confinement.
Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

A bitter strike at the Rogers Sugar refinery in Vancouver is taking some of the sweetness out of the holiday season for bakers and candy-makers.
New trial ordered in B.C. hockey coach sex assault case

New trial ordered in B.C. hockey coach sex assault case

The hockey coach was convicted in 2022 of one count of sexually assaulting the girl — then 16 — in 2004. He was 36 at the time.
More community support would help people stay out of care homes: seniors advocate

More community support would help people stay out of care homes: seniors advocate

BURNABY, B.C. — A survey of thousands of seniors in long-term care homes in British Columbia recommends the provincial government increase staff, improve food and boost access to community services so some seniors don’t need to go into care at all.
Why B.C. is poised to be an energy powerhouse

Why B.C. is poised to be an energy powerhouse

Energy forum addresses challenge of being a fossil fuel exporter in an era of decarbonization