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UNBC Valedictorian choosing career where "compassion, advocacy and skill come together"
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (275+ words) The message of Araiya Bernard's valedictory address will focus on resilience and the power of community, values shaped through experiences in classrooms, clinics, and communities across the North. Bernard, a graduate of UNBC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, was…...
Voting begins in B. C. Conservative leadership race as Findlay denies reports of federal election wrongdoing
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (298+ words) Voting in the B. C. Conservative leadership race kicks off Saturday amid uncertainty related to one candidate's campaign. The party said Kerry-Lynne Findlay will remain in the race after media reports alleged the former federal Conservative MP is under investigation for possible…...
B. C. nurses union reaches agreement with province
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (293+ words) The B. C. Nurses Union (BCNU) said it has reached a tentative agreement with the province after members overwhelmingly approved job action earlier this month. The BCNU said on Friday members will now have the chance to review and vote to ratify…...
Several careers showcased during annual school event
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (290+ words) Students at Muheim Elementary went through a sampler of careers in the Smithers area during Thursday's Career Day. The annual event has been held for over 10 years with presentations both at the school, and throughout the community. "It's a chance…...
B. C. small businesses cooling on youth hiring, says CFIB report
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (655+ words) As the summer hiring season ramps up, a group representing small businesses said many in British Columbia are not hiring young workers. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released a report Wednesday that found the tougher economic climate is…...
Mavrik heading to Boston for further cancer treatment
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (308+ words) Three-year-old Mavrik's battle with cancer is taking him south of the boarder for treatment. Father Derek Turnbull said they were scheduled to return home in February after completing treatment and moving on to maintenance, but within an hour of leaving…...
North Dakota University lures away Carson Carels from PG Cougars
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (186+ words) A big part of the Prince George Cougars blueline is departing for the NCAA. Carson Carels has committed to the North Dakota Hawks for next season. The 17-year-old registered 20 goals and 73 points in 58 games along with a plus-23 rating last…...
Warehouse One to close its Smithers location
2+ week, 3+ day ago (112+ words) Clothing outlet Warehouse One is shutting it's doors across the country, including in Smithers. The Winnipeg-based company is seeking court approval to close all of its 128 stores with the Warehouse One and Bootlegger brands. A sign at its Smithers location…...
Update: Telus service restored following fibre line cut
2+ week, 6+ day ago (272+ words) Update: 6: 32 p. m. , Monday, May 4: Internet, TV, home, and wireless service to Telus and City West customers in the Northwest has been restored. Telus service returned at about 5: 00 p. m. with Citywest service coming online about a half hour later. With files from Logan…...
B. C. calls for more support as softwood lumber left out of new federal tariff relief
2+ week, 6+ day ago (611+ words) Premier David Eby expressed frustration Monday that the federal government's latest tariff-relief measures do not include support for the softwood lumber industry. "I don't know what it's going to take, really, to get the bureaucrats and ministers in Ottawa to…...