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Pandemic claims life in north, health restrictions remain in place

Pandemic claims life in north, health restrictions remain in place

The Northern Health region saw 41 new cases of COVID-19, and one new death attributed to the disease, on Thursday. The COVID-related death brings the north's death toll from the pandemic up to 106.
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Lumber prices to stay high, expert says

Lumber prices to stay high, expert says

A market watcher predicts the high-flying price of lumber could continue for some time yet.
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‘Start me up’: Charity wants to put 1,000 public defibrillators across B.C.

‘Start me up’: Charity wants to put 1,000 public defibrillators across B.C.

St. John Ambulance initiative hopes to save more lives from cardiac arrest
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Compact ice on Highway 97 North

Compact ice on Highway 97 North

DriveBC is warning of compact ice on Highway 97 North. It says the condition is in place for a 44-kilometre stretch from Tudyah Lake Provincial Park to Old Hasler Road or 15 km north of McLeod Lake to 1 km south of Pine Pass Summit. "Blowing snow.
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Man found dead after buried in northern B.C. avalanche

Man found dead after buried in northern B.C. avalanche

Two of three skiers escaped injury-free from incident near Valemount
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Conservation officers say 'leave it to the professionals' after B.C. man scolds lynx by the scruff

Conservation officers say 'leave it to the professionals' after B.C. man scolds lynx by the scruff

Chris Paulson discovered the cat had killed some of his chickens.
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Skier's body recovered following avalanche

Skier's body recovered following avalanche

The body of a backcountry skier reported missing following an avalanche Tuesday north of Valemount has been recovered. RCMP said he had been skiing with two others in the Swift Creek valley when a class 3.5 avalanche struck shortly before 3 p.m.
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More forest industry acquisitions expected in 2021

More forest industry acquisitions expected in 2021

Record high lumber prices have left North American forestry companies flush with cash, setting the stage for more forestry merger and acquistions in 2021.
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B.C. records 10 additional COVID-19 deaths, Northern Health adds 41 new cases

B.C. records 10 additional COVID-19 deaths, Northern Health adds 41 new cases

Death toll now at 1,348
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Prince George Spruce Kings trade goaltender Carter Woodside to Victoria

Prince George Spruce Kings trade goaltender Carter Woodside to Victoria

Saskatchewan product parted ways with organization in January
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