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Resilience of northern B.C. economies ‘good news’ in COVID-19 era

Resilience of northern B.C. economies ‘good news’ in COVID-19 era

Construction jobs numbers are down provincially since the beginning of the pandemic, but that doesn’t reflect the reality in the north, where major resource development projects and steady activity in residential, non-residential, and road-buil
BC Transit has updated its mandatory face covering policy

BC Transit has updated its mandatory face covering policy

BC Transit is responding to increased scrutiny of its mask policy following an incident in Vancouver where a Translink driver was recorded while in a verbal dispute with a man who wasn't wearing a mask.
Canadians embrace Asia-Pacific neighbours – except China: poll

Canadians embrace Asia-Pacific neighbours – except China: poll

Canadians continue to feel positive about its Asia-Pacific neighbours – with one significant exception, an Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada national poll (AFP) has revealed.
Vancouver voted to decriminalize drugs. Now what?

Vancouver voted to decriminalize drugs. Now what?

Vancouver’s council made history this week by asking the federal government for an exemption from Canadian drug laws to decriminalize possession of drugs for personal use.
Rise and shine, Prince George!

Rise and shine, Prince George!

Sunny skies in play, but temperatures will feel like -10 C
COVID cases continue to surge in northern B.C.

COVID cases continue to surge in northern B.C.

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 35 new cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Health region on Friday – tied with Wednesday for the highest number of new cases in a single day.
What to expect from the Canadian government’s fiscal update

What to expect from the Canadian government’s fiscal update

Despite better-than-expected economic conditions, Canadians may be facing sticker shock when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivers a fiscal update to the House of Commons Monday (November 30).
Prince George crews set to work around the clock following recent snowfall

Prince George crews set to work around the clock following recent snowfall

Priority One, Two routes top of mind to ensure safe inter-city travel
Three Prince George schools alerted of COVID-19 exposure

Three Prince George schools alerted of COVID-19 exposure

PGSS warned a second time, Foothills and Beaverly added to Northern Health's list
B.C. COVID-19 single-day case count snapped, Northern Health adds another 35

B.C. COVID-19 single-day case count snapped, Northern Health adds another 35

Provincial death toll rises to 395