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Heat pumps not economical choice for home heating in cold climates, Prince George contractor says

Energy efficiency drops in freezing temperatures, cost of electricity means homeowners will be paying more

Jan 15, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Kamloops city councillor calls for residents to join lobbying efforts in favour of public drug ban

The B.C. Supreme Court imposed a temporary injunction on the act, ruling in favour of arguments brought forward by the Harm Reduction Nurses Association.

Jan 15, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Kamloops man allowed to serve house arrest with his victim

Robert Scott Watson, 50, pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court Thursday to one count of assault.

Jan 15, 2024 4:54 AM Read more >

Interior Health racially discriminated against Sikh doctor, group alleges

The issue stems from IH's decision to move vitreo-retinal surgeries from Kamloops' Royal Inland Hospital, where Dr. Malvinder Hoonjan previously worked, to Kelowna General Hospital in 2019.

Jan 15, 2024 4:39 AM Read more >

Nine townhouses proposed for two single-family lots in Richmond

A townhouse complex developer could have to contribute $178K to the city's affordable housing fund.

Jan 14, 2024 6:34 PM Read more >

Prince George homesteaders seeking like-minded people

The idea is to become less dependent on the grocery store by growing their own grains, increasing livestock numbers and developing the land to its greatest potential.

Jan 14, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Respiratory illness season hits north-central B.C.

Healthcare officials reminding the public that it’s not too late to be vaccinated

Jan 13, 2024 5:53 AM Read more >

Accused killer back in court nearly four years after deadly Kamloops stabbing spree

Michael Wayne Palmer, 47, is charged with one count of second-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder

Jan 13, 2024 4:58 AM Read more >

U.S. SEC demands $168.9M from seven B.C. residents in massive stock fraud case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued monetary orders to a federal court in Boston against five British Columbians found liable of committing and facilitating stock fraud.

Jan 12, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Dangerously cold conditions continue across north-central BC

Prince George was one degree shy of a record low Friday morning

Jan 12, 2024 10:37 AM Read more >