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Alcohol altercation north of Salmon Arm leads to shot in the leg

Alcohol altercation north of Salmon Arm leads to shot in the leg

Two friends got into a fight over booze and one of them wound up with shotgun pellets in his leg, RCMP say. A 39-year-old man was shot in the leg in Tappen at about 1 a.m. on Saturday. Police were told that the shot was fired in self-defence.
Forecasters reassure Peace region after wintry blast

Forecasters reassure Peace region after wintry blast

Northeastern B.C. can expect a "normal" winter in terms of temperatures and precipitation, an Environment Canada meteorologist told the Dawson Creek Daily News on Sunday.
UBC professor warns of suburban sprawl, ‘horrific’ congestion in Lower Mainland

UBC professor warns of suburban sprawl, ‘horrific’ congestion in Lower Mainland

VANCOUVER — Spending money on transit now will save even more money and lives down the road, says a UBC professor who will be speaking Monday on a panel alongside TransLink’s CEO.
B.C.'s dearth of dermatologists dings Prince George

B.C.'s dearth of dermatologists dings Prince George

A provincewide dearth of dermatologists is set to hit Prince George in the coming months as the city's lone specialist shuts down his practice. Dr. Michael Martindale has informed Northern Health that as of Dec.
Vancouver’s ban on the humble doorknob likely to be a trendsetter

Vancouver’s ban on the humble doorknob likely to be a trendsetter

It is a ubiquitous piece of equipment found in virtually every building, a requirement for entry, a necessity for exit. For some, the humble round doorknob is unremarkable and utilitarian, a simple tool, a means to an end.
Thousands rally in Vancouver against Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline

Thousands rally in Vancouver against Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline

With a decision looming on the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline from Alberta’s oilsands to B.C.’s coast, several thousand rallied against the proposal Saturday in Vancouver.
Controversial rodeo ground ruling in minister’s riding was ALC’s only rejection in Peace region

Controversial rodeo ground ruling in minister’s riding was ALC’s only rejection in Peace region

A recent decision by the Agricultural Land Commission to turn down a rodeo ground application near Fort St.
Prince George RCMP find ‘staggering collection’ of firearms after customs officers intercept package

Prince George RCMP find ‘staggering collection’ of firearms after customs officers intercept package

Police unveiled a "staggering collection" of firearms Wednesday, seized from a Prince George home following an investigation that began when border guards came across two suspicious packages.
Ex-teacher who gave kindergarten pupil rug burn disciplined for inappropriate force

Ex-teacher who gave kindergarten pupil rug burn disciplined for inappropriate force

The B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch has disciplined a former Burnaby teacher for using inappropriate force on students and failing to follow school procedures. According to a consent resolution agreement released by the branch on Oct.
B.C. ski hills look at early openings as snow flies

B.C. ski hills look at early openings as snow flies

Thick snow across B.C. has ski hills racing to start their lifts early this year. Whistler is slated to open 13 days ahead of schedule, while Big White near Kelowna projects one of its earliest start dates in 50 years.