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Prince Rupert port plans cargo volume doubling by 2040

Prince Rupert port plans cargo volume doubling by 2040

Cargo capacity at the Port of Prince Rupert is planned to double by 2040 under a newly released land use pla n. Between 2018 and 2019, the port saw significant jumps in cargoes in most areas except canola and wood products. Some 29.
No new COVID-19 cases recorded in Northern Health, B.C. adds 217

No new COVID-19 cases recorded in Northern Health, B.C. adds 217

There were no new deaths today
Canada surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19

Canada surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19

Canada has reached another grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing 10,000 deaths connected to the novel coronavirus. Alberta reported another two deaths from COVID-19 today to bring the national tally to 10,001.
Bennett to step down as school board chair

Bennett to step down as school board chair

School District 57's Board of Education will soon have a new chair at the helm. Tim Bennett said Tuesday he will be stepping down from the role effective the board's Nov. 3 meeting while remaining on the board as a trustee.
Climate change deemed too ‘political’ for Canada's federal court

Climate change deemed too ‘political’ for Canada's federal court

Fifteen Canadian children and youth who sought a declaration of dereliction of duty on the part of the Canadian government in dealing with climate change have lost their legal challenge.
BC Natural Resources Forum going online

BC Natural Resources Forum going online

Natural resource industries have been forced to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, and so has the BC Natural Resources Forum.
Prince George Cougar alum Jansen Harkins soaring with Winnipeg Jets for two more years

Prince George Cougar alum Jansen Harkins soaring with Winnipeg Jets for two more years

Cats' all-time points leader signs NHL contract worth $1.45 million
Here’s what’s happening in Prince George during 2020’s pandemic Halloween

Here’s what’s happening in Prince George during 2020’s pandemic Halloween

Looking for something to do on Halloween? Look no further
Canadians' interactions with each other significantly reduced: cellphone data study

Canadians' interactions with each other significantly reduced: cellphone data study

TORONTO — Canadians dramatically altered their behaviour by permanently reducing their interactions with others even as they began moving around more during the pandemic, a new study of cellphone data suggests.
Tim Bennett not seeking another term as SD57 Board Chair, will stay as trustee

Tim Bennett not seeking another term as SD57 Board Chair, will stay as trustee

Bennett was voted as chair in 2016, vice-chair in 2012