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Fatal avalanche triggered by 'cornice failure'

Fatal avalanche triggered by 'cornice failure'

The man killed in an avalanche Monday on Eureka Mountain triggered a "cornice failure" when he walked to the edge of a ridge, Avalanche Canada says in a posting .
Indigenous peoples 18 years and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

Indigenous peoples 18 years and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

All health authorities included
Dr. Bonnie Henry, Greta Thunberg to receive honorary UBC degrees

Dr. Bonnie Henry, Greta Thunberg to receive honorary UBC degrees

“Dr. Henry and Ms. Thunberg have served as leading voices in the midst of two of the most significant crises we collectively have ever faced: the global pandemic and climate change."
Irreplaceable Indigenous masks among items stolen in Wells Sunset Theatre break-in

Irreplaceable Indigenous masks among items stolen in Wells Sunset Theatre break-in

The masks were custom made for Mahlpaka7, a new play being developed
UNBC reach tentative deal with Faculty Association

UNBC reach tentative deal with Faculty Association

The University of Northern British Columbia and the UNBC Faculty Association have reached a tentative agreement.
VIDEO: Prince George's Brett Connolly scores 100th NHL goal

VIDEO: Prince George's Brett Connolly scores 100th NHL goal

Milestone made in 10th season as professional hockey player
Housing market in northwest B.C. defies COVID-19

Housing market in northwest B.C. defies COVID-19

One year ago, after pandemic lockdowns went into place, it was almost a given that Canada’s housing market would tank in 2020. But the residential market has defied all expectations and gone in the opposite direction instead.
Albert Koehler, a former Prince George city councillor, to receive honourary UNBC degree

Albert Koehler, a former Prince George city councillor, to receive honourary UNBC degree

Dr. Koehler will receive an honourary Doctor of Laws degree
Koehler to receive honorary degree from UNBC

Koehler to receive honorary degree from UNBC

Renowned engineer Dr. Albert Koehler who was key in bringing post-seconday engineering education to northern BC will receive an honoury Doctor of Laws degree during the University of Northern BC's virtual convocation on June 25.
Traffic delays expected during avalanche control work on Highway 97 north, Highway 16 east

Traffic delays expected during avalanche control work on Highway 97 north, Highway 16 east

Partial closures at Pine Pass, full road closure near Mount Robson