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Community solutions needed for housing crisis, northern B.C. seniors advocate says

Community solutions needed for housing crisis, northern B.C. seniors advocate says

The average 70-year-old senior who is dependent on government benefits  would spend 78 percent of their income to rent a one-bedroom apartment in B.C. or roughly $1,432. 
Unhoused Prince George woman delighted with new ‘tiny house’

Unhoused Prince George woman delighted with new ‘tiny house’

Cora Calliou is a Moccasin Flats resident who is a recipient of a tiny home built by volunteers
Four years in prison for Kamloops fentanyl trafficker

Four years in prison for Kamloops fentanyl trafficker

Jacob Cavanagh, 28, was sentenced for fentanyl trafficking stemming from an undercover RCMP investigation targeting a Kamloops biker gang.
Coastal Gaslink pipeline beginning next phase in 2024

Coastal Gaslink pipeline beginning next phase in 2024

Next year's work will focus on clean-up, re-vegetation, and reclamation, with workforce accomodation structures to be demobilized by the end of December 2023.
B.C. announces new three-year action plan to address gender-based violence

B.C. announces new three-year action plan to address gender-based violence

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has announced a new three-year action plan that it says aims to end stigma around gender-based violence and ensure access to supports.
Two people arrested in B.C. after dead infant brought to hospital

Two people arrested in B.C. after dead infant brought to hospital

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — Mounties in Williams Lake, B.C., say two people were arrested after a 32-year-old man brought a dead infant to a hospital. Police say a second injured child was later found and brought to the hospital for a medical assessment.
Workers at Hudson's Bay store in Kamloops, B.C., on strike

Workers at Hudson's Bay store in Kamloops, B.C., on strike

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Workers at the Hudson’s Bay store at Aberdeen Mall in Kamloops, B.C., have walked off the job after their union and the company were unable to reach a wage agreement.
Sunken fishing boat finally removed from Steveston dock

Sunken fishing boat finally removed from Steveston dock

The former fishing boat was first reporter sinking and leaking diesel into the river in November.
After 47 years, Prince George man retiring from hardware career

After 47 years, Prince George man retiring from hardware career

“In retirement, my wife has a honey-do list for me so we will work together on that and we’ll be going on different adventures as well,” Peter Mueller said.
VIU's independent high school to cease operations after 28 years

VIU's independent high school to cease operations after 28 years

The High School at VIU is set to close at the end of July after Vancouver Island University ended financial and administrative support.