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City waiving fees for restaurants to open temporary street patios…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: In an effort to help local restaurants, cafes, and pubs as they transition to outdoor food services, the City of Prince George is waiving all fees associated with temporary permitting requirements for the use of outdoor patios as they relate to the recent Public Health Orders from the Province. In addition, the…
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Impaired driver crashes pickup into building…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: A driver has been arrested following a single vehicle crash Tuesday evening… Police say on March 30, 2021 at 7:48 PM, officers received a report of a pickup that had crashed into a wall at a business near the intersection of 108th Street and 101st Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the Chevy…
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Inter-city bus operators, regional airports receive funding from Province…
VICTORIA, BC: Twenty inter-city bus operators and 55 regional airports are approved to receive funding to help them stay open and provide essential transportation services to British Columbians. “Our government is working to keep vital services operating during this unprecedented time, and this funding will help British Columbians – especially those in rural areas of…
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Avalanche east of Williams Lake claims one life…
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC: A 37-year-old man has died following an avalanche east of Williams Lake on Monday… Police were notified just before 7 PM that an avalanche had occurred at Eureka Peak and that one man was buried in snow. SAR was notified of the avalanche at around 4 pm and attended in a helicopter,…
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StrongerBC investments support Cariboo, North Coast tourism communities…
PRINCE RUPERT, BC: In the Cariboo and North Coast regions, four communities with local economies that depend heavily on visitors have received $2.4 million to support tourism infrastructure development. “This direct investment in tourism-dependent communities was a call to action from the tourism sector and an integral part of our recovery plan,” said Melanie Mark,…
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EV skills training to be offered at College of New Caledonia…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Automotive technicians in Prince George can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the EV Maintenance Training program offered at the College of New Caledonia (CNC). As more EVs get on the road in B.C., demand for EV maintenance jobs will continue to increase. “We’re supporting the growing popularity…
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BC Bus North service continues with federal, provincial support…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: A one-year extension to the BC Bus North service has been granted, meaning people who live and work in northern British Columbia can continue to rely on inter-city bus service. The service has become a crucial lifeline in the region as other transportation options have been limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Three-week circuit breaker begins now to bend the curve, protect people…
VICTORIA, BC: To address rising COVID-19 case counts, protect people and communities and help break the chain of COVID-19 transmission, the provincial health officer is amending the provincial public health orders effective midnight tonight, March 30, 2021. “COVID-19 continues to create challenges for people and businesses throughout B.C., and we are grateful for the sacrifices…
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Disturbance at local Dawson Creek grocery store results in assault charge…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: The Dawson Creek RCMP has issued some details on an incident which occurred at a local grocery store on Thursday afternoon… Police say on March 25, 2021 at approximately 4 PM, officers were dispatched to Dave’s No Frills grocery store located on Alaska Avenue for a report of a disturbance. Investigation has…
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🔴 RCMP Detachment in Dawson Creek CLOSED due to COVID-19 exposures…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: As a result of confirmed exposures to COVID-19 and to minimize the further transmission of COVID-19 to our members, our staff, and the public, the Dawson Creek Detachment will be closed to the public for the next two weeks. Throughout this period of time, the Detachment front doors will be closed and…
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Technology, innovation to strengthen B.C.’s food security…
VICTORIA, BC: The Province is investing in programs that will apply technology and innovation to agriculture to strengthen B.C.’s food security and support economic recovery. Building on the Food Security Task Force’s recommendations, the new Agritech Concierge will support food producers and agritech innovators, including recipients of the Agritech Grant program, advance their businesses and address…
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Stabbing in Williams Lake sends one person to hospital…
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC: A woman is in hospital following a stabbing incident in the city overnight… Police say on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at approximately 3:30 AM, officers responded to a residence at Atwood Place for a report of a stabbing victim. When officers arrived, they found a 28-year-old woman suffering from a serious stab wound…
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Deaths caused by toxic illicit drug supply continue to surge…
VICTORIA, BC: Figures released by the British Columbia Coroners Service identify 155 suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths in February, the 11th consecutive month in which the province has recorded more than 100 lives lost. “The number of deaths due to toxic illicit drugs in February highlights the ongoing critical risk to public health and safety…
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Robbery suspects arrested following two incidents in Prince George…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Two suspects were arrested following a robbery with a weapon on Sunday (March 21) morning… Police say at 7:30 AM, on March 21, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a robbery that occurred at approximately 6:30 AM at the corner of Victoria Street and 20th Avenue. The call was…
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Located.. Have you seen James Hawthorne?..
James has been located. As of March 25. Photos have been removed. — FORT ST. JOHN, BC: Police in Fort St. John are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man… On the evening of March 22, 2021, the Fort St. John RCMP received a report that 49-year-old James Hawthorne was considered missing. James had last…
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