Local News

Almost 840 B.C. Interior forest workers have gained early retirement in the 18 months since a bridging program was put into play, the provincial government said recently.

The B.C. Wildfire Service will continue work this spring to reduce the risk of wildfires around Bear Lake.

Huble Homestead opens May 22 for the season that sees the doors open daily until Sept. 6.

Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty is calling on the federal government to put forward a timeline for establishing a three-digit suicide prevention hotline.

VANCOUVER — Woodside Petroleum Ltd. says it plans sell its 50 per cent stake in the proposed Kitimat LNG development in British Columbia.

Local radio station wins several awards in broadcasting excellence while Dave Barry takes a lifetime achievement award.

This year’s goal is to raise $26,000. The title sponsor of the local event, John Brink of Brink Group of Companies, kick started the effort with a donation of $2,500.

The three students who were recognized are Kaila Read from Heritage Elementary who place second in the province in the primary black and white poster category, Antonia Tannert from Westside Academy, winner of the intermediate poem category, and Michaela Stillwell of Westside Academy, winner of the senior essay category.

The David Douglas Botanical Garden is the most northern of its kind in Canada.

COVID-19 exposure reported at College Heights Secondary School