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British Columbians' heads in the sand once government support runs out: survey

British Columbians' heads in the sand once government support runs out: survey

As B.C. battles its way through the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many British Columbians are reacting to the continual financial headwinds by burying their head in the sand.
Prince George Community Foundation offering $40K to organizations supporting gender equality

Prince George Community Foundation offering $40K to organizations supporting gender equality

Initiative separately allocated $5,000 to foundation in 100 Mile House, totalling $45,000
Smelling salts found mixed in with B.C. child's Halloween treats

Smelling salts found mixed in with B.C. child's Halloween treats

Victoria police are investigating after smelling salts were found in a child’s Halloween candy. Police were called to Arm Street in Esquimalt about 6:30 p.m. Sunday after the item was located.
B.C. maker of rapid COVID-19 test gets nod for Canada’s first HIV self-test

B.C. maker of rapid COVID-19 test gets nod for Canada’s first HIV self-test

A made-in-B.C. innovation available for years in Europe and Africa has been given the greenlight to offer Canadians rapid, self-administered HIV tests. BioLytical Laboratories Inc. revealed today (Nov.
B.C. family who lost $12K on TikTok in April will receive full refund

B.C. family who lost $12K on TikTok in April will receive full refund

A Kelowna family who lost $12,000 in TikTok purchases made by their 12-year-old daughter will receive an early Christmas present in the form of a full refund.
Le Chateau liquidation starts with discounts available at stores and online

Le Chateau liquidation starts with discounts available at stores and online

MONTREAL — The liquidation of Le Chateau is underway, with discounts of 20 to 40 per cent available at all 121 stores and online.
New federal environmental assessment gives First Nations new powers, opportunities

New federal environmental assessment gives First Nations new powers, opportunities

First Nations will have a greater say on how resource projects like mines and pipelines get approved under the new federal Impact Assessment Act, but understanding how to capitalize on some of the new powers it grants them is going to take some homew
Vancouver city council to contemplate bid for 2030 Winter Olympics

Vancouver city council to contemplate bid for 2030 Winter Olympics

'The positive legacy use of venues such as the speed skating oval and other community-located facilities is notable,' says 2010 Winter Games organizer
Teens who participate in extracurriculars have better mental health: UBC study

Teens who participate in extracurriculars have better mental health: UBC study

A new study out of UBC has found that teenagers, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens.
Rise and shine, Prince George!

Rise and shine, Prince George!

Rain now getting mixed with the wind