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Woodfibre LNG now slated for 2021 construction start

Woodfibre LNG now slated for 2021 construction start

Construction of the Woodfibre LNG plant and export terminal in Squamish, which was scheduled to be underway this year, will be pushed back by more than a year, says the company’s outgoing president.
Northern Health totals 113 COVID-19 cases in latest BCCDC two-week report

Northern Health totals 113 COVID-19 cases in latest BCCDC two-week report

Surge out of northern interior service area, which includes Prince George
Health Canada says claims that ultraviolet light wands kill COVID-19 are unproven

Health Canada says claims that ultraviolet light wands kill COVID-19 are unproven

Health Canada has issued a warning about the use of ultraviolet lights and wands that falsely claim to kill the COVID-19 virus. "Health Canada is aware of UV lights and wands being advertised for home use (e.g.
Prince George sports teams seeking ‘clarification’ amid new B.C. COVID-19 health orders

Prince George sports teams seeking ‘clarification’ amid new B.C. COVID-19 health orders

No travel for teams outside their own region, per Dr. Bonnie Henry
PM Justin Trudeau warns that COVID-19 crisis could determine Canada's future

PM Justin Trudeau warns that COVID-19 crisis could determine Canada's future

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's future hangs in the balance if people don't reduce their contacts to rein in the spread of COVID-19.
Kaehn, Beckett re-elected to lead regional district

Kaehn, Beckett re-elected to lead regional district

Art Kaehn was re-elected as chairperson of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George on Thursday. Kaehn, the director for Electoral Area E (Hixon-Woodpecker) has served as chairperson since 2007.
'We take people at their word': Dr. Bonnie Henry explains what to do when someone isn't wearing a mask

'We take people at their word': Dr. Bonnie Henry explains what to do when someone isn't wearing a mask

"We need to be able to accommodate them."
Canada's top doctor warns of 'urgency' to lower COVID-19 infections as forecast paints dire scenario

Canada's top doctor warns of 'urgency' to lower COVID-19 infections as forecast paints dire scenario

After weeks of asking the public to limit socialization to bring the COVID-19 crisis under control, Canada's chief public health officer issued a sobering warning Friday: If contacts increase above current levels, we'll be hurdling toward a worst-cas
Canada's GHG emissions: Targets set, not yet met

Canada's GHG emissions: Targets set, not yet met

Kyoto, Copenhagen, Paris – Canadian environment ministers have been flying to these cities and then signing commitments to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions since the late 1990s, and have failed to meet every emission reduction tar
Off-duty cop tracks B.C. 'bad guys' while walking dog at 5 a.m.

Off-duty cop tracks B.C. 'bad guys' while walking dog at 5 a.m.

An off-duty cop's quick reactions to witnessing suspicious behaviour in his neighbourhood have helped take a couple of “bad guys” off the streets of North Vancouver. Const.