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Ladysmith 'hodgepodge' flag due for redesign, says council

“If there’s a poster flag for redesigning, I think ours is it,” said one town councillor.

Nov 17, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Vernon keeps fining couple living in RV on family acreage

Lee and Sondra Watkins have been fined $2,250 for "unlawful land use" for living in an RV on her parents' 4.3 acre property in Vernon.

Nov 17, 2023 4:22 AM Read more >

Kamloops man gets year in jail for holding ex against her will, breaking her nose

Zachariah Desmond Dubois, 45, pleaded guilty Thursday in Kamloops provincial court to one count each of assault causing bodily harm and unlawful confinement.

Nov 17, 2023 4:13 AM Read more >

More community support would help people stay out of care homes: seniors advocate

BURNABY, B.C. — A survey of thousands of seniors in long-term care homes in British Columbia recommends the provincial government increase staff, improve food and boost access to community services so some seniors don’t need to go into care at all.

Nov 16, 2023 5:58 PM Read more >

Defence lawyer says disgraced Ortis worked to protect Canadians, but Crown says he did the opposite

Crown's closing arguments continue Friday.

Nov 16, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Court orders former Prince George man not to be where there are youth

Brent Habetler, who legally changed his name to Sir Brent Adair Habetler, was arrested in March and charged with committing an indecent act in a public place.

Nov 16, 2023 1:05 PM Read more >

$10 million stolen in crypto theft in Richmond largely recovered

Crypto theft ‘very complicated’ to investigate: Richmond RCMP

Nov 16, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Female pedestrian killed in Burnaby crash

Police are asking drivers to avoid Hastings Street in Burnaby. The street is closed in both directions because of a fatal pedestrian-involved collision Thursday morning.

Nov 16, 2023 12:58 PM Read more >

Prince George Youth Custody Centre set to close

The PGYCC currently employs about 50 corrections officers, nurses, psychologists, teachers, food service staff and maintenance contractors

Nov 16, 2023 11:52 AM Read more >

Man accused of assaulting police officer at pro-Palestine protest appears in court

Jakub Jerzy Markiewicz is well-known in local radical environmental protest circles.

Nov 16, 2023 10:34 AM Read more >