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More hospital staff, patients test positive for COVID

The COVID-19 outbreak at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George has grown, Northern Health said in a release. As of Thursday, seven staff and six patients in the internal medicine unit of the hospital have tested positive.

Dec 31, 2020 2:11 PM Read more >

UHNBC Internal Medicine Unit upgraded to full outbreak after seven new COVID-19 cases found

Northern Health had issued a 'precautionary' outbreak yesterday (Dec. 30)

Dec 31, 2020 1:35 PM Read more >

Death toll rises to 11 after another COVID-19 death at Jubilee Lodge in Prince George

No new cases reported at the facility

Dec 31, 2020 12:43 PM Read more >

Lottery gods favoured northern B.C. resident with $126K virtual slot-machine win

An early holiday gift for Linda Stephens of New Hazelton

Dec 31, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

New Hazelton resident wins $126,500

Linda Stephens of New Hazelton got an early Christmas present Dec. 21, winning the $126,500 progressive jackpot on Odds of the Gods, her favourite online slot game on PlayNow.com.

Dec 31, 2020 11:39 AM Read more >

This hypothermic cat collapsed on a highway, froze to the ground and was struck by a car—and survived

'Despite her injuries she is very curious about her surroundings and loves to interact with the people who are caring for her'

Dec 31, 2020 11:26 AM Read more >

'It’s great news': Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Anahim Lake

A delivery of vaccine was anticipated in Anahim Lake, 300 kilometres west of Williams Lake, this week. Ulkatcho First Nation members and surrounding non-Indigenous residents of Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake will be among the first in B.C.

Dec 31, 2020 10:39 AM Read more >

B.C. cabinet staying in province during holiday season

Premier John Horgan and all of his cabinet ministers remained in B.C. for the holiday season, his office said in a statement Wednesday.

Dec 31, 2020 10:05 AM Read more >

Opinion: ‘Where’s my food?’ Odd 9-1-1 calls are funny until they’re not

First rule this New Year’s Eve: Don’t do anything dumb. Don’t make new friends at the bar. Don’t go to a party. Don’t get drunk and accidentally sleep with your spouse’s best friend again.

Dec 31, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

B.C. restaurants: 'Shame on Dr. Henry' for NYE alcohol sales ban

“The decision was arbitrary, and the timing of it is terrible because it’s going to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars – if not millions. And it was unnecessary."

Dec 31, 2020 9:48 AM Read more >

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