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Prince George actress wins top awards at two film festivals - on the same day

Grace Dove was crowned best lead actress for her performance in Bones of Crows at the Red Nation International Film Festival and the American Indian Film Festival.

Nov 16, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

The fourth step is transitioning: when and how it happens

Only about 25 per cent of children exploring their gender identity before puberty go on to take journey to transition and identify as trans.

Nov 16, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Prince George donors provide $500,000 for cancer research

Prince George Canadian Tire owners Selen and Anita Alpay donated $500,000 in support of a fundraising campaign to support a new clinical cancer trial.

Nov 16, 2023 5:33 AM Read more >

Northern B.C. city seeking exemption from carbon tax, rental act

A carbon tax on home heating bills isn’t fair to a region with longer winters than most, says City of Fort St. John, while rental housing is needed for oil and gas workers.

Nov 16, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

People with developmental disabilities going homeless in Cowichan Valley

Clements Centre for Families says seven of the 200 adults it serves are homeless and six others are in tenuous housing arrangements because of the high cost and low supply of housing

Nov 16, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Cost to replant damaged B.C. grape vines as high as $317M

“The challenges facing grape growers and winemakers today are unlike anything we have experienced in the past."

Nov 16, 2023 4:16 AM Read more >

Canadian Coast Guard science vessel coming together at Seaspan

When it is launched, it will be Canada’s premier floating laboratory.

Nov 15, 2023 5:54 PM Read more >

Ryan Reynolds becomes newest member of Order of British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Ryan Reynolds is the newest member of the Order of British Columbia. The Vancouver-born actor and producer received the honour from Premier David Eby and Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin at a private ceremony in Vancouver.

Nov 15, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Three arrested after alleged car heist attempt in Richmond

A “large sum” of cash was recovered, says Richmond RCMP

Nov 15, 2023 5:13 PM Read more >

Drivers carrying loaded firearms ticketed in hunting-compliance checks

Conservation officers also helped the RCMP with a search-and-rescue call about two overdue hunters

Nov 15, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >