Local weekly COVID infections drop to one

Smithers Local Health Area reported just one new case of COVID-19 from Feb. 14-20. (BC CDC graphic)
The Smithers Local Health Area (Houston to Witset) reported a single case between Feb. 14 and20

Gina Adams as she works on her latest piece titled ‘Undying Love’. (Submitted photo)

‘Toothless’ the kitty inspires B.C. wood carver to break out the chainsaw
The first of 11 Dash 8 Q400 aircraft's have arrived in Abbotsford. Conair Group Inc. will soon transform them into firefighting airtankers. (Submitted)

Abbotsford’s Conair begins airtanker transformation
Cannabis grow operation goes up in flames in Okanagan

Cannabis grow operation goes up in flames in Okanagan
Train conductor frees bobcat stuck on a track near Trail

Train conductor frees bobcat stuck on a track near Trail

The Canada Revenue Agency says there were 32 tax fraud convictions across the country between April 2019 and March 2020. (Pixabay)

Vancouver man sentenced to 29 months, fined $645K for tax evasion, forgery
Then-Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson looks on as MLA Shirley Bond answers questions during a press conference at Legislature in Victoria. (Chad Hipolito / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

B.C. Liberal party to choose next leader in February 2022
After nearly 10 months of investigations, Mounties have made an arrest in the tripping of an elderly woman in Burnaby this past April. (RCMP handout)

VIDEO: Mounties charge suspect for tripping elderly woman near Metrotown in April
With the support of TC Energy’s Build Strong program, volunteers fill bags with meals for students to take home on the weekend.

Food program aims to end childhood hunger, one backpack at a time
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    Sockeye salmon school in a small Bristol Bay creek in the summer of 2018. The Union of B.C. Municipalities voted in favour of a resolution asking government for for nature-based solutions in flood management that doesn’t compromise salmon habitat. (Courtesy Photo | Mary Catharine Martin)

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    The UBCM resolution seeks federal, provincial support to replace antiquated infrastructure

    Admiral Art McDonald, who at that time was commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, is seen during an interview with The Canadian Press in Ottawa, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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    Trudeau says more must be done to ensure workplaces are free of harassment and intimidation

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    Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse (25) tries to clear Vancouver Canucks centre Jay Beagle (83) from in front of Oilers goaltender Mike Smith (41) during second period NHL action in Vancouver, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

    Smith makes 32 saves as Oilers blank slumping Vancouver Canucks 3-0

    Edmonton extends NHL win streak to five

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    Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Larry Nassar dies by suicide after charges

    John Geddert was charged with turning his Michigan gym into a human trafficking hub to abuse girls

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    FILE - This June 28, 2019 file photo shows Lady Gaga performing in the second annual Stonewall Day honoring the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, hosted by Pride Live and iHeartMedia in New York. Officials say Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and her two French bulldogs stolen in Hollywood during an armed robbery. Los Angeles police are seeking two suspects, thought it’s not known if both were armed, in connection with the Wednesday night shooting. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)

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    Captain and Maria, a pair of big and affectionate akbash dogs, must be adopted together because they are so closely bonded. (SPCA image)

    Shuswap SPCA seeks forever home for inseparable Akbash dogs

    A fundraiser to help medical expenses for Captain and Maria earned over 10 times its goal

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    Obituaries

    Charles Keith Williamson

    Feb 20th, 2021

    William Nannings

    Feb 18th, 2021

    Olive Jean Worsfold

    Feb 5th, 2021

    Christiaan ‘Chris’ Barendregt

    Jan 31st, 2021

    William Birston Maitland

    Jan 30th, 2021

    Seymour Morley Baker

    Jan 27th, 2021

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    Bryan Adams with his mom, Jane Adams Clark, at Lions Gate Hospital. (Bryan Adams)

    Bryan Adams gives shout out to North Shore hospital

    The singer’s mom was in Lions Gate Hospital for care

    Shoppers will be able to get their hands on signed bottles of Ryan Reynolds’ new gin at B.C. liquor stores this summer. (Twitter/Ryan Reynolds)

    Ryan Reynold’s Aviation Gin autographed and coming to B.C. stores

    This summer 100 bottles will be available to the public for purchase across five B.C. liquor stores

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        January 14, 2021 - Executive Chef Ken Nakano from Aura restaurant and the Inn at Laurel Point in the herbs and greens garden outside the hotel. Don Denton photo

        Cooking with fresh, seasonal, local food

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