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No rooftop helipad planned for new hospital surgical tower

No rooftop helipad planned for new hospital surgical tower

Helipad at University Hospital of Northern B.C. was permanently closed in 2003 when hospital was expanded
Prince George had its driest year on record since 1918

Prince George had its driest year on record since 1918

December was wetter and warmer than normal but 2023 overall was the driest the city has been in over 100 years
B.C. worker caught in 'spinning cutterheads' leads to $85K penalty

B.C. worker caught in 'spinning cutterheads' leads to $85K penalty

The incident occurred when a worker tried to clear jammed wood shavings from a machine without adequate safeguards in place, says WorkSafeBC.
Twelve lives saved by Kamloops RCMP officers reversing overdoses, top cop says

Twelve lives saved by Kamloops RCMP officers reversing overdoses, top cop says

RCMP Supt. Jeff Pelley said 12 of his officers have used Naloxone to revive someone in the midst of an overdose during the last half of 2023.
Long trial looms for man accused of plowing through Kelowna's tent city

Long trial looms for man accused of plowing through Kelowna's tent city

Tyler Manchur, born in 1992, is charged with counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and impaired driving causing bodily harm in relation to the incident on Sept. 25, 2022.
Opinion: Fusion energy could wean us off fossil fuels

Opinion: Fusion energy could wean us off fossil fuels

Fusion has a distinct advantage as the by-product of the reaction is not radioactive. Indeed, the helium generated from fusion reactors could solve another problem as helium sources are drying up.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: What we can expect in 2024

Adrian Raeside cartoon: What we can expect in 2024

Cougars acquire forward from Regina

Cougars acquire forward from Regina

The six-foot-two, 185-pound Borya Valis has been producing at nearly a point-per-game pace for the Pats, totalling 13 goals and 20 assists for 33 points in 35 games.
30 months' jail for severe beating of elderly B.C. man

30 months' jail for severe beating of elderly B.C. man

The victim was left homeless when police took the RV, in which assault happened, as evidence.
BC Hydro fined $710K for repeated 'high-risk' safety violations at Site C dam

BC Hydro fined $710K for repeated 'high-risk' safety violations at Site C dam

WorkSafeBC found BC Hydro "failed to establish and maintain a system of regulatory compliance, a high-risk violation."