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  • Police arrest woman following Robbery and Theft…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: A woman was arrested on Wednesday afternoon following an incident at London Drugs and Dollar Tree in the Parkwood Mall… Police say at 3:30 PM, on March 10, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received a call about a female who was currently in the London Drugs committing theft. Staff also stated the…

  • Search warrants result in one man being arrested…

    DAWSON CREEK, BC: One man has been arrested following two search warrants on Thursday… Police say on March 11, 2021, the Dawson Creek RCMP executed simultaneous search warrants on a commercial property in Pouce Coupe as well as a rural residence located near Demmit, Alberta. The search warrant located several suspected stolen items which included…

  • Sale, delivery of packaged liquor now permanent…

    VICTORIA, BC: The temporary authorization allowing liquor-primary and food-primary licensees to sell and deliver sealed, packaged liquor products alongside the purchase of a meal for off-site consumption is now permanent. “At the beginning of the pandemic, our government took swift action to support the food and beverage sector by making many temporary changes to help…

  • ⚠️ Heavy snow expected for the Pine Pass…

    Environment Canada has issued a Snowfall Warning for the Pine Pass region. Up to 20 cm is expected today and into tonight. Drive carefully!

  • One person arrested following stabbing on a PG Transit bus…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: A suspect has been arrested in a violent assault that occurred on a City transit bus on Tuesday… Police say at approximately 6:00 PM on March 9, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received an emergency call from a passenger on a City bus who stated they just witnessed a male stab another…

  • Police in Dawson Creek investigating incidents related to child luring…

    DAWSON CREEK, BC: The Dawson Creek RCMP wish to warn parents of two ongoing investigations relating to child luring… Over the last month, police have become involved in two instances of child luring, both believed to involve the same suspect. In each instance, female youths were contacted on social media sites by an unknown person using…

  • Dawson Creek RCMP issue warning of NSF cheque scam…

    DAWSON CREEK, BC: Police in Dawson Creek are sending out a warning to the public relating to a current cheque scam targeting individuals. This year police have responded to multiple calls of service in the Dawson Creek and surrounding area involving persons using NSF cheques to purchase high-value items such as electronics and vehicles. As example,…

  • Can you help ID suspects involved with a snowmobile theft…

    FORT ST. JOHN, BC: On Monday March 1, 2021, the Fort St. John RCMP received a report of theft of snowmobiles from a residence located at 10900 block of 112th Avenue in Fort St John…  Police say the incident occurred at approximately 3:20 AM earlier that morning. Video surveillance shows two suspects to be driving what appears to…

  • Intersect Youth and Family Services keeps up with demand…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Most months, the number of Prince George children and youth needing support from Intersect Youth and Family Services ticks along at around 15 to 20 new intakes a month. Things stayed at that level through 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic settled in. Then in January 2021, intakes tripled to 45 and demand…

  • Research project on period poverty released…

    VICTORIA, BC: The voices of British Columbians who have experienced period poverty are highlighted in the United Way Period Promise Research Project Final Report released Wednesday, March 10, 2021. “People should not have to face making the choice between buying menstrual products or food,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “I…

  • Inspect aquariums to help prevent spread of invasive mussels…

    Anyone who has a moss ball in their aquarium is being asked to inspect the plant for invasive zebra mussels now that the highly invasive species has been found in a number of  locations throughout the province. VICTORIA, BC: During the past weekend, conservation officers conducted more than 600 inspections at retail aquatic pet and…

  • Province keeps B.C. moving: funding inter-city bus service, regional airports…

    VICTORIA, BC: British Columbians will have continued access to essential transportation as a result of a new grant to support inter-city bus service and medical evacuation needs through regional airports. “While we can see light at the end of the tunnel, the pandemic is not over, and people and businesses still need help,” said Premier…

  • RCMP and CVSE nab speeders and distracted drivers…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the Prince George Traffic Services Unit and Prince George Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) joined together to enforce Motor Vehicle Act regulations throughout Prince George City. Over an eight-hour period, Traffic Services members and CVSE officers conducted mobile checks and set up checkpoints to ensure vehicles…

  • Ensuring people in the music industry can keep rocking…

    VICTORIA, BC: More than 100 B.C. musicians are getting support to advance their careers, thanks to the Province’s music fund, Amplify BC. “Music has provided us comfort during this pandemic and the people behind the industry need our support now to come back strong in the future,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture…

  • Supporting northern arts organizations to keep their lights on…

    SMITHERS, BC: In the North, 21 arts and culture organizations have received $400,000 through the B.C. government’s StrongerBC plan for economic recovery. “Arts and culture organizations have been working hard to adjust their businesses while adhering to provincial health orders,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “Our government values the arts…