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Coyote attacks four people in downtown Prince George

Coyote attacks four people in downtown Prince George

Three people had wounds significant enough to require medical attention at hospital. 
Single B.C. legal regulator legislation delayed to spring 2024

Single B.C. legal regulator legislation delayed to spring 2024

A new, single regulator for legal service providers would be in line with regulatory changes to other professions in B.C. over the past three years; but lawyers have voiced concerns about independence from government.
'It was terrifying': Smoke bombs thrown into small B.C. business

'It was terrifying': Smoke bombs thrown into small B.C. business

Two smoke bombs were thrown into a Maple Ridge store, damaging everything inside.
Most evacuation orders, alerts lifted in B.C.'s Okanagan wildfires

Most evacuation orders, alerts lifted in B.C.'s Okanagan wildfires

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — Evacuation orders and alerts have been lifted for all but one property in West Kelowna, B.C., about five weeks after thousands were chased out by a fast-moving wildfire.
Report from seniors advocate blasts for-profit long-term care delivery in B.C.

Report from seniors advocate blasts for-profit long-term care delivery in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's advocate for seniors is calling for "fundamental reform" in how the province funds contracted long-term care providers, after a study found for-profit facilities routinely under-delivered care for the funding they receiv
Environment Canada warns B.C. coast to prepare for heavy winds, rain after drought

Environment Canada warns B.C. coast to prepare for heavy winds, rain after drought

VANCOUVER — Coastal British Columbia is experiencing its first fall storm of the season and while significant winds and rainfall are typical for the area, an extended drought has created conditions that are "more out of the ordinary," says an Environ
Toxic drugs leading cause of death in B.C. for those age 10 to 59: coroner

Toxic drugs leading cause of death in B.C. for those age 10 to 59: coroner

The highest rates of death this year have been in the Northern Health region.
B.C. premier in Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy

B.C. premier in Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby and six of his cabinet ministers are in Ottawa for two days to meet with federal policymakers on issues including housing, wildfires, and floods. Eby's office says the B.C.
How the B.C. Review Board for mentally ill offenders works. Victims often hate it. Others defend it

How the B.C. Review Board for mentally ill offenders works. Victims often hate it. Others defend it

The B.C. Review Board has fallen under scrutiny this month since releasing murderer Blair Evan Donnelly, who then stabbed three innocent people in Chinatown.
Cultural ceremony brings uplifting end to South African firefighting mission in Prince George

Cultural ceremony brings uplifting end to South African firefighting mission in Prince George

Two-week deployment brought 215 fire specialists to douse blazes burning near Vanderhoof, Fort St. James
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