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First Nations group calls for encampment legislation pause

First Nations group calls for encampment legislation pause

The legislation proposes definitions of 'reasonably available' shelter, which municipalities will be required to prove before seeking an injunction to remove an encampment.
WHL roundup: Silvertips claw out win over Cougars

WHL roundup: Silvertips claw out win over Cougars

Earlier Tuesday, the Cougars were ranked first overall in Canada the weekly Canadian Hockey League junior rankings for the first time this year.
Opinion: Too much trash talk about bi-weekly garbage pickup

Opinion: Too much trash talk about bi-weekly garbage pickup

Of course, there are details to work out, from recycling to bears, but we can all do better.
Northern B.C. struggling with social issues, Salvation Army says

Northern B.C. struggling with social issues, Salvation Army says

There are 3,000 registered food bank clients in Fort St. John, 400 of them being new applicants. That translates to 40 to 60 visits a day.  
El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network

El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network

El Niño is associated with warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures in the tropical region of the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America, which affects the global jet stream pattern.
RCMP recover stolen vehicle after crash

RCMP recover stolen vehicle after crash

A man has been apprehended by RCMP in Fort St. John after stealing and crashing a truck.
Coastal GasLink pipeline mechanically complete before year-end deadline

Coastal GasLink pipeline mechanically complete before year-end deadline

VANCOUVER — The Coastal GasLink pipeline that stretches across northern B.C. is mechanically complete ahead of the company's year-end deadline. A statement from TC Energy Corp.
RCMP hosting Christmas toy drive for Northern B.C. town

RCMP hosting Christmas toy drive for Northern B.C. town

The Hudson’s Hope RCMP are hosting their fourth annual toy drive, in partnership with local businesses and organizations. 
Prince George man wins $100,000 in Lotto 6/49

Prince George man wins $100,000 in Lotto 6/49

Prince George resident Jeffrey Hill won more than $100,000 in the Lotto 6/49 draw on Nov. 1.
Northern B.C. cities proclaim November as adoption awareness month

Northern B.C. cities proclaim November as adoption awareness month

30,000 children are currently in foster care across Canada, and 2,616 in B.C. are waiting to find permanent homes. 1,960 in B.C. are indigenous.