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More community support would help people stay out of care homes: seniors advocate

More community support would help people stay out of care homes: seniors advocate

BURNABY, B.C. — A survey of thousands of seniors in long-term care homes in British Columbia recommends the provincial government increase staff, improve food and boost access to community services so some seniors don’t need to go into care at all.
Defence lawyer says disgraced Ortis worked to protect Canadians, but Crown says he did the opposite

Defence lawyer says disgraced Ortis worked to protect Canadians, but Crown says he did the opposite

Crown's closing arguments continue Friday.
Court orders former Prince George man not to be where there are youth

Court orders former Prince George man not to be where there are youth

Brent Habetler, who legally changed his name to Sir Brent Adair Habetler, was arrested in March and charged with committing an indecent act in a public place.
$10 million stolen in crypto theft in Richmond largely recovered

$10 million stolen in crypto theft in Richmond largely recovered

Crypto theft ‘very complicated’ to investigate: Richmond RCMP
Female pedestrian killed in Burnaby crash

Female pedestrian killed in Burnaby crash

Police are asking drivers to avoid Hastings Street in Burnaby. The street is closed in both directions because of a fatal pedestrian-involved collision Thursday morning.
Prince George Youth Custody Centre set to close

Prince George Youth Custody Centre set to close

The PGYCC currently employs about 50 corrections officers, nurses, psychologists, teachers, food service staff and maintenance contractors
Man accused of assaulting police officer at pro-Palestine protest appears in court

Man accused of assaulting police officer at pro-Palestine protest appears in court

Jakub Jerzy Markiewicz is well-known in local radical environmental protest circles.
Update: Found safe and sound - Prince George missing person: Caroline Karakootie

Update: Found safe and sound - Prince George missing person: Caroline Karakootie

She was last seen in Moccasin Flats in Prince George, but it is possible she may have gone to Vancouver.
West Vancouver man earns seat at prestigious World Series of Poker

West Vancouver man earns seat at prestigious World Series of Poker

A freeplay online poker game landed a hefty cash prize and entry into the World Series of Poker tournament in the Bahamas, with $15 million up for grabs
Selling drugs and gun to undercover officer earns five-year sentence

Selling drugs and gun to undercover officer earns five-year sentence

Garth Clarence Goodkey among three charged following investigation into a major trafficking operation in Prince George