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Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program at cost of $37B

Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program at cost of $37B

BC Ferries to make mask use mandatory as it ramps back up to full capacity

BC Ferries to make mask use mandatory as it ramps back up to full capacity

Building permit numbers in regional district strong

Building permit numbers in regional district strong

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't significantly slowed down requests for building permits in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. The district had issued a total of 167 building permits between Jan.
Spruce beetle outbreak hitting area forests hard

Spruce beetle outbreak hitting area forests hard

The region's forests are facing another beetle threat. The spruce beetle's spread throughout area forests during the past six years has been massive. In 2013, 7,653 hectares of forest in B.C. were affected by the spruce beetle.
On Our Radar: It’s going to be a Virtual Welcome Back day for UNBC students this year

On Our Radar: It’s going to be a Virtual Welcome Back day for UNBC students this year

Students can still connect with each other online
Thunderstorm warning issued for Stuart-Nechako

Thunderstorm warning issued for Stuart-Nechako

Severe thunderstorms are in the forecast for the Stuart-Nechako.
Small blaze east of Prince George ‘under control,’ BC Wildfire Service reports

Small blaze east of Prince George ‘under control,’ BC Wildfire Service reports

The suspected lightning-caused fire began near Purden Lake this week
RCMP confirm death in helicopter crash

RCMP confirm death in helicopter crash

RCMP has confirmed the death of the pilot in a helicopter crash in northwest B.C. The pilot was the only person onboard, RCMP said, when the craft went down Monday near the Eskay Creek Mine, 250 kilometers north of Stewart.
'Great progress' made on Christie Mountain wildfire Wednesday

'Great progress' made on Christie Mountain wildfire Wednesday

Mackenzie man reported missing

Mackenzie man reported missing

Mackenzie RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating a missing man. Allan Troy Baker, 36, is described as Indigenous, 5' 8 (173 cms) tall and weighing 150 lbs (69 kgs) with black hair and balding, brown eyes and a slender build.