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Spate of warm weather looming

Spate of warm weather looming

Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 13 C by Tuesday - well above the norm of 4 C for this time of year - thanks to a flow of exceptionally warm air. "It's not even from the southwest, it's from the south," meteorologist Trevor Smith said.
Workshop focusing on STEAM education

Workshop focusing on STEAM education

The Exploration Place is STEAMing with new hope for enhanced education for local kids.
Apprentice bowyers learning traditional craft

Apprentice bowyers learning traditional craft

Archer Wayne Tanemura, who's been shooting arrows with the Silvertip Archers for the last four years, thought the best way to get exactly what he wanted out of a bow was to make it himself.
Drivers nabbed for distracted driving

Drivers nabbed for distracted driving

Prince George RCMP issued tickets to 46 drivers caught using their cellphones while behind the wheel in February. A further five tickets were issued for driving while the view or vehicle controls are obstructed, RCMP said Tuesday.
B.C. Real Estate Council responds in legal battle over McBride real estate agent

B.C. Real Estate Council responds in legal battle over McBride real estate agent

The B.C. Real Estate Council is fighting back against B.C.'s Superintendent of Real Estate over the handling of a complaint that a McBride real estate agent misled a couple interested in purchasing property in the area.
UNBC forum to focus on gender violence

UNBC forum to focus on gender violence

A forum addressing the many facets of gender-based violence in B.C.'s north has almost completely sold out.
CNC to launch sexual assault policy Thursday

CNC to launch sexual assault policy Thursday

To mark International Women's Day, the College of New Caledonia will be holding an event as a public launch to its sexual assault policy on Thursday morning.
Lawyer challenges mandatory minimum at sentencing hearing for shooting incident

Lawyer challenges mandatory minimum at sentencing hearing for shooting incident

A woman who was found guilty of being part of a shooting in Mackenzie could be sentenced to time served depending on whether her lawyer can convince a judge that the mandatory minimum sentence she faces is disproportionate to the crime.
Four alleged victims at centre of charges against Strimbold

Four alleged victims at centre of charges against Strimbold

Luke Strimbold had achieved much in his youth: A Rotary Citizen of the Year; B.C.'s youngest mayor; and a top 30 achiever under the age of 30. But now, at age 28, he stands accused of 24 sex-related charges.
Update: Air quality advisory ended

Update: Air quality advisory ended

An air quality advisory for the city was ended late Tuesday morning, slightly less than a day after it was first issued. The advisory had been issued due to high amounts of fine particulate in the air.