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City's unemployment rate 9.6 per cent in August

City's unemployment rate 9.6 per cent in August

The city's unemployment rate stood at 9.6 per cent in August, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers. The number represents a slight decline from 9.8 per cent recorded for July but is still nearly double the 4.
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Prince George cab company Emerald Taxi fined for paying under minimum wage

Prince George cab company Emerald Taxi fined for paying under minimum wage

Government investigation found the company violated a number of employment regulations
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Emerald Taxi told to pay $27,000 in wages owed, fines

Emerald Taxi told to pay $27,000 in wages owed, fines

The B.C. Employment Standards Branch has ordered Emerald Taxi to pay out nearly $27,000 in back pay and fines with roughly half the total to go to a cabbie for the hours he spent behind the wheel while earning less than minimum wage.
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Northern Health adds 12 COVID-19 cases from Labour Day weekend, B.C. orders closure of nightclubs and banquet halls

Northern Health adds 12 COVID-19 cases from Labour Day weekend, B.C. orders closure of nightclubs and banquet halls

Two people died from the virus in four days
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On Our Radar: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club offering introductory biathlon course for curious Prince Georgians

On Our Radar: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club offering introductory biathlon course for curious Prince Georgians

Weekend session hopes to lead to more competitive, recreational interest
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Ryan Reynolds makes 'dream come true' for burn survivor dressed as Deadpool

Ryan Reynolds makes 'dream come true' for burn survivor dressed as Deadpool

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PHOTOS: RCMP Major Crime Unit called in to help find missing northern B.C. man

PHOTOS: RCMP Major Crime Unit called in to help find missing northern B.C. man

Police informed after William Leonard Price didn’t show up to work in late August
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VIDEO: B.C. RCMP investigating street fight after pair of brawlers throw punches at red light

VIDEO: B.C. RCMP investigating street fight after pair of brawlers throw punches at red light

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Missing man's truck found, criminal investigation underway

Missing man's truck found, criminal investigation underway

The B.C. RCMP Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation into a Fort St. James man's disappearance in August after the man's truck was found abandoned. William Leonard Price, 55, was last seen on Aug.
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Pedestrian badly hurt in hit-and-run

Pedestrian badly hurt in hit-and-run

Police are looking for a suspect in a hit-and-run that left a man with severe injuries on Monday.
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