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Province buys two Prince George properties to convert to supportive housing

Province buys two Prince George properties to convert to supportive housing

Former North Star Inn and Suites, as well as Lotus Hotel, to be renovated to provide 123 units for people experiencing homelessness
American rescued from life-raft had run out of food, weathered two big storms

American rescued from life-raft had run out of food, weathered two big storms

The Sooke fisherman who spotted him at first thought the life-raft was a floating barrel.
Prince George ticket wins big on Lotto 6/49

Prince George ticket wins big on Lotto 6/49

A ticket sold in Prince George is worth $102,894.50.
Kamloops party rapist sent to prison

Kamloops party rapist sent to prison

The 37-year-old man cannot be named under a court-ordered publication ban put in place to protect the identity of the victim. 
Rainbow sidewalks, pride art vandalized at Okanagan schools

Rainbow sidewalks, pride art vandalized at Okanagan schools

The school district paints rainbow crosswalks and other artwork as a way to invite people to school and make sure everyone feels welcome and included.
Businesses near Kelowna tiny homes site worried, say they were not consulted

Businesses near Kelowna tiny homes site worried, say they were not consulted

“We recognize and appreciate that it is difficult news often for area residents and businesses,” said City of Kelowna social development manager Colleen Cornock.
Deer 'determined to kill' chases Okanagan woman

Deer 'determined to kill' chases Okanagan woman

“My house is usually surrounded by deer, they sleep in my backyard, I have no fear of them ... But this deer just decided it was going to kill me and my dog."
Trick-or-treat medication scare resolved in Colwood, B.C., police say

Trick-or-treat medication scare resolved in Colwood, B.C., police say

COLWOOD, B.C. — A Halloween candy scare has been resolved in Colwood, B.C. RCMP in the community west of Victoria had issued a news release asking parents into check their children's trick-or-treat candy.
Homelessness soars to unprecedented levels with a 65% rise in New West

Homelessness soars to unprecedented levels with a 65% rise in New West

2023 homeless count finds 203 people unhoused in New West – and that’s likely an undercount
B.C. and Tahltan Nation sign agreement requiring consent for changes to mine

B.C. and Tahltan Nation sign agreement requiring consent for changes to mine

DEASE LAKE, B.C. — A new agreement between the province and an Indigenous government in northern British Columbia will require the nation's consent ahead of any significant changes at a major copper and gold mine.