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Santa visits kids in hospital

Here are a few pictures of Santa with the children who were able to visit with him and the staff who were thrilled to have photos taken of themselves with the genuine elf direct from the North Pole.

Dec 25, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Magnitude-4.0 quake in Washington state felt in Victoria

The earthquake occured at 7:14 a.m, 74 km southeast of Victoria.

Dec 25, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Mountains of glass: the archeological intrigue of B.C.'s Mount Edziza Park

The largest known obsidian outcrops in Western Canada are found here, etched into the soil eight million years ago, a gift left behind by basalt strato-volcanoes, shield volcanoes, lava domes and calderas.

Dec 25, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

A scientist explains the science of Santa Claus

How does Santa Claus deliver so many presents so fast? Albert Einstein figured it out.

Dec 24, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

BC Ferries cancels northern sailings over mechanical issue, 'hurricane-force winds'

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — BC Ferries says it's cancelling sailings to and from Prince Rupert until Dec. 28 due an engine issue coupled with forecasted "hurricane-force winds.

Dec 24, 2023 2:46 PM Read more >

B.C. driver who caused multi-vehicle crash was high on magic mushrooms

Liam Richard Marvin Woodland, 29, will likely be sentenced sometime in February.

Dec 24, 2023 9:58 AM Read more >

B.C. mom upset at lack of options for criminal charges after man enters her home

"I want to see some change and I'd hate to see this happen to somebody else."

Dec 24, 2023 9:50 AM Read more >

Prince George Christmas tree comes full circle 57 years later

Doreen Denicola shares her story of the Christmas tree her family had in their newly-built home in 1966 and how its journey reflected life on the Prince George homestead.

Dec 24, 2023 6:50 AM Read more >

Bobby Orr phone call raises spirits of dying B.C. man

Prince George couple contacted hockey legend to arrange memorable meeting for their Port Moody friend Jim Owen

Dec 24, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Environment Canada warns of 'very strong storms' set to hit B.C. coast over Christmas

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says a "series of very strong storms" is set to hit British Columbia's coast early next week and has issued wind warnings going into the Christmas long weekend. The agency issued wind warnings for B.C.

Dec 23, 2023 11:48 AM Read more >