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Working alarm in just 45% of B.C. home fires, as deaths triple since 2019: report

Working alarm in just 45% of B.C. home fires, as deaths triple since 2019: report

VICTORIA — British Columbia's fire commissioner has highlighted the importance of functioning smoke alarms, saying too many people were needlessly dying, as he released a report showing that fire fatalities have tripled since 2019.
Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking at creating some kind of national disaster response agency in the face of an unusually intense and destructive start to the wildfire season across the country.
Competition chief hired for 2024 world para nordic ski/biathlon events in Prince George

Competition chief hired for 2024 world para nordic ski/biathlon events in Prince George

Norway native helped organize three Olympics and several world championships
Prince George Mega Park proposal back before city council on Monday

Prince George Mega Park proposal back before city council on Monday

City council deferred a decision in December on the multi-use, destination park proposed at Exhibition Park.
Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Our survey shows a bit of positive momentum on the issue of race relations. The proportion of Canadians who report an improvement is up five points, but certain areas remain far behind in believing that things are actually better
Prince George Fire Hall No. 1 demolition nearing completion

Prince George Fire Hall No. 1 demolition nearing completion

Only rubble remains on the site of the history downtown fire hall.
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.
Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

A popular creature has been in our ocean for the past 450 million years.
World War Women exhibit coming to Prince George

World War Women exhibit coming to Prince George

The special exhibit from the Canadian War Museum will run at Exhibition Place from June 10 to Sept. 3.
Opinion: When did punishment become a bad word?

Opinion: When did punishment become a bad word?

What incentive is there for any criminal to work towards rehabilitation (the carrot) without the punishment of jail, probation, and other restrictions on personal freedom (the stick)?