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B.C. saw 46 people die from COVID-19 in weekend report, 73 new cases in Northern Health

B.C. saw 46 people die from COVID-19 in weekend report, 73 new cases in Northern Health

Death toll nears 450 since pandemic began, more than 2,300 cases detected in three-day count
École College Heights in Prince George among new COVID-19 exposure events listed by Northern Health

École College Heights in Prince George among new COVID-19 exposure events listed by Northern Health

Three Nechako Lakes schools (SD91) also informed of exposure
United Way adds three COVID-19 safe events to support Prince George Tree of Lights

United Way adds three COVID-19 safe events to support Prince George Tree of Lights

United Way of Northern BC is adding three events to the annual Tree of Lights campaign
B.C. builders aim to pandemic-proof new homes

B.C. builders aim to pandemic-proof new homes

B.C. developer Qualex-Landmark is among the first to implement a number of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in two new residential projects, part of a trend that is gaining traction across North America.
Dawson Creek man found dead after buried by avalanche near Powder King

Dawson Creek man found dead after buried by avalanche near Powder King

Search and Rescue called to weekend incident north of Mackenzie
‘Surreal’ feeling for Williams Lake woman now $500K richer

‘Surreal’ feeling for Williams Lake woman now $500K richer

Long-time lottery player matched Extra numbers on Nov. 18 6/49 draw
BC Tech board under fire over dearth of diversity

BC Tech board under fire over dearth of diversity

As Natasha Jung pored over a late-October LinkedIn post revealing the BC Tech Association’s board of directors was now split evenly between genders, she couldn’t help but spot a gaping hole in the new board’s composition.
Turpel-Lafond says racism against Indigenous people widespread in B.C. hospitals

Turpel-Lafond says racism against Indigenous people widespread in B.C. hospitals

No evidence was found of an organized game guessing the blood-alcohol levels of Indigenous patients but they nonetheless are the target of "direct prejudice and racism" in the health care system, the lead investigator into the allegations has found.
Christmas hampers look different this year due to pandemic protocols

Christmas hampers look different this year due to pandemic protocols

Even though things are going to look a little different this holiday season, those in need still reach out for help and to make that happen several community organizations are doing whatever it takes to make it work.
Report finds 'insidious' systemic racism in B.C.'s health care system

Report finds 'insidious' systemic racism in B.C.'s health care system

A report into systemic racism against Indigenous people in B.C.