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Ikea Canada says goodbye to printed catalogue amid shifting consumer trends

Ikea Canada says goodbye to printed catalogue amid shifting consumer trends

BURLINGTON, Ont. — Ikea announced Monday that the 2021 edition of its famed product catalogue will be its last, ending a 70-year run.
Man fined $230 for refusing mask at B.C. restaurant, coughing at staff

Man fined $230 for refusing mask at B.C. restaurant, coughing at staff

A man who refused to wear a mask in a downtown Victoria restaurant and coughed at staff is the latest person to be handed a $230 fine by police. Victoria police were called to the Cafe Mexico Restaurant about 8:30 p.m. Saturday (Dec.
North Cariboo Métis Association seeks to empower women impacted by violence

North Cariboo Métis Association seeks to empower women impacted by violence

It may not have been their initial vision, but the North Cariboo Metis Association will continue to move ahead with a project to assist Indigenous women impacted by violence.
High-tech projects to peer into health of Skeena River estuary

High-tech projects to peer into health of Skeena River estuary

The North Coast Regional District has issued a letter of support for two projects employing the latest technology to gain a deeper understanding of the Skeena River estuary ecosystem.
New project using virtual reality to revitalize Nisga’a language

New project using virtual reality to revitalize Nisga’a language

A new project launched by a University of British Columbia assistant professor in partnership with the Laxgalts’ap Village Government will use virtual reality (VR) to revitalize Nisga’a culture.
You want me to eat what? B.C.’s most exotic seafoods - Part 2

You want me to eat what? B.C.’s most exotic seafoods - Part 2

In this second installment of a two-part series we present five of B.C.’s top exotic exports you can try at home. Click here for Part 1. Giant Red Sea Cucumber There are about 30 species of sea cucumber off the B.C.
Rise and shine, Prince George!

Rise and shine, Prince George!

Not much in the forecast, but flurries to follow midnight
Council delving deeper into 'shocking' cost overrun on parkade

Council delving deeper into 'shocking' cost overrun on parkade

The members of city council want answers about when and how the roughly $9.85 million in cost overruns on the new underground parkade on George Street and Sixth Avenue were approved. The city has spent $22.
COVID-19 public health orders extended by one month as B.C. records 35 deaths over the weekend

COVID-19 public health orders extended by one month as B.C. records 35 deaths over the weekend

Public health orders being extended until Jan. 8, 2021
Gathering restrictions extended to 2021, COVID vaccine coming soon

Gathering restrictions extended to 2021, COVID vaccine coming soon

On Monday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry extended her public health orders banning public events and private gatherings in people's homes until Jan. 8 at midnight.