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School start delayed until Jan 10

With a new, more contagious variant of concern—the so-called Omicron variant—the provincial government is pushing back the restart of school until January 10.  Classes were...

From Pandemic to Endemic?

Many virologists are saying that Covid is going to be with us for a long time—perhaps forever—but that’s a good thing.  A pandemic means that...

And the closures come down

The South Peace Winter Motorized Recreation Management Plan has gone into effect, and, as expected, a large swath of the riding areas have been...

Former Tumbler Ridge resident missing from home in West Bank

Former Tumbler Ridge resident James Wood was last seen November 8, 2021 at 1:45 p.m. leaving his residence on foot in the 2000 block...

Final Thought: Going into the new year like…um…hello?

Oh, the optimism of youth. Remember when we used to stand at the gate of the new year and think “what new surprises lie...

Collaboration is her superpower

This story has been adapted from a piece originally published in the Tablet, the BC Pharmacy Association Magazine. Used with permission. Local pharmacist Charissa Tonnesen...

New STEM and Coding resources at library, thanks to Canada Post Grant

Looking for something to do over Christmas with the kids? How about programming a robot? Or building a marble maze? Something that’s both fun...

It’s the most busiest time of the year for local food bank

Christmas season is the busiest time of the year for the local food bank. Not only are there the usual clients who need the...

When Crocodiles ruled the North

It was six years ago that local geologist Kevin Sharman, then working for Teck, discovered a series of imprints left behind by what turns...

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