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Eight groups in the Peace and Northern Rockies B.C. are receiving a slice of $171,000 to support seniors affected by COVID-19.

BC Hydro says boaters and river users are to use caution when passing through the Site C dam site.

The BC Wildfire Service says the Pine River wildfire is under control. The fire is now fully contained at 10 hectares, with no chance of spread, the Service said Thursday afternoon. It's believed to have been human-caused. Update, May 14, 8:27 a.m.

Dr Bonnie Henry reported one new test positive case of COVID-19 in northern B.C. Thursday, with the region's lab-confirmed up to 58. Of the Northern Health caseload, there are 53 people who have recovered.

Sitting watching television shows is not how Patti Martin expected to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Rolla Pub this year – however there are plans in the air, in the mix, in the zeitgeist.

The B.C. and Canadian governments plan to begin the process of divesting power and transferring title to hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation, over the strenuous objections over some elected Wet'suwet'en chiefs.

Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry is preaching caution when it comes to increasing the so-called "bubble" of close contacts as the province moves into the second phase of loosening restrictions while still avoiding a sudden upsurge in COVID-19 c

The Fort St John RCMP will likely reopen front counter services by the end of the month. No date has been set, and the detachment is working with the city in how COVID-19 public health restrictions are lifted.

This year's Texas 4000 team has cancelled its bike ride to Alaska due to Covid-19.

Dr Bonnie Henry reported no new test positive cases of COVID-19 in northern B.C. Wednesday, with the region's lab-confirmed remaining at 57. Of the Northern Health caseload, there are 51 people who have recovered.