Colin Dacre
Raised in Surrey BC, graduate of BCIT that moved north to pursue the news. Email me at [email protected] or find me on twitter
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Kids at a disadvantage growing up in the north: report
An extensive provincial report on child and youth health in BC is showing that kids growing up in Northern BC are at a significant disadvantage compared to those in...
Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre burgled
The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre was hit by thieves Tuesday night.Executive Assistant Chelsay Christian says she made the discovery when she arrived this morning, “the door...
Downtown Prince George license plate recognition system goes active Monday
The City of Prince George’s license plate recognition software will be activated on Monday.The vehicle mounted system will help parking enforcement officer scan upwards of 5,000 license plates...
Prince George RCMP receive 43 firearms during amnesty
The Prince George RCMP say they received 43 firearms and 2 pellet guns during October's gun amnesty. Of the 43 firearms, 8 were handguns, 27 rifles and 8 shotguns....
Missing hunters found
There is a happy ending to the search for two missing hunters in the Quesnel area.RCMP have confirmed that 55-year old Glen Brooker and his 10-year old step-son have...
Prince George RCMP seeking missing man
The Prince George RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating a person that has not been seen since in almost a week.63 year old Barry Prodeahl was reported...
Most successful First Nations are pro-development: Fraser Institute
The Fraser Institute is out with a new study on the standard of living for First Nations communities in Canada.
Under the federal government's Community Well-Being Index, a significant...
SD57 looking for more ‘predictable’ funding
The Prince George School Board is asking for for more consistent and predictable funding.In a presentation to government’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as a part...
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BC Supreme Court throws out First Nations Site C challenge
The BC Supreme Court has thrown out a challenge by the Prophet River First Nation and West Moberly First...
Woman recovering in hospital after allegedly jumping from car
A local woman is recovering in hospital after allegedly jumping from a moving vehicle this weekend.On Saturday morning at...
Search on for overdue hunters in Quesnel
UPDATE: Both the boy and his step-father have been found.The search is on for an overdue hunter and...
UNBC Undergraduate Society facing financial turmoil
The UNBC Northern Undergraduate Student is facing a period of deep austerity as it struggles to balance its books.An...
Prince George businesses ‘cautiously optimistic’: City
The City of Prince George says business optimism is high in the city.
The City's economic development department...
Prince George RCMP searching liquor store robbery suspect
The Prince George RCMP are asking the public for help tracking down a man wanted in connection to a...
‘Prolific offender’ in custody following break and enter
The Prince George RCMP say they’ve put a prolific offender behind bars, following a break and enter.On Wednesday...
Prince George RCMP arrest and charge ‘priority offender’
The Prince George RCMP say they have arrested one of their ‘priority offenders’, who will appear in court later...
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Northern Health not letting up as unregulated drug poisoning numbers decrease
The Northern Health Authority wrapped up its board meeting on Wednesday, which covered unregulated drug poisoning numbers in the region.
B.C. attorney general welcomes proposed federal bail reforms targeting repeat violent offenders
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said proposed changes to Canada’s bail laws reflect the province’s push for tougher rules targeting repeat and violent offenders.
The post B.C. attorney general welcomes proposed federal bail reforms targeting repeat violent offenders appeared first on AM 1150.
Report states fewer B.C. nurses leaving profession as contract talks begin
In September, the provincial government touched on its success in acquiring medical professionals from south of the border.All told, 140 health care workers accepted jobs, 80 of which were nurses followed by 16 nurse practitioners and 38 doctors.
Cougars deal Aleksey Chichkin to Red Deer Rebels
Chichkin, appeared in 37 games with the Cougars, registering five points, 24 penalty minutes.
Don’t trick or treat the bears ahead of Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching which means more pumpkins will be out, making it an easy snack for bears.
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