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Quesnel RCMP seize numerous firearms, drugs and cash during drug raid…
QUESNEL, BC: Police in Quesnel have made a major impact on the local drug trade stemming from two search warrants… On September 10, 2020, at approximately 10:00 AM, search warrants were executed at two residences on West River Road after a two week drug trafficking investigation. The investigation was conducted by the Quesnel General Investigation…
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Economic challenges of COVID-19 matched by strong supports for people…
VICTORIA, BC: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on provincial revenues and unprecedented government spending on supports for people and businesses has led to an updated provincial deficit forecast of $12.8 billion for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The deficit is on track with the Province’s July fiscal and economic scenario. “The pandemic has threatened lives and livelihoods,…
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Traffic stop leads to drug seizure in Fort St. John…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: Three people were arrested on Sunday following a traffic stop… Police say just after 1 AM, a Fort St. John RCMP officer observed a vehicle with a burned out tail light leave a local residence and conducted a proactive traffic stop. During the traffic stop the driver of the vehicle was arrested…
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85 new childcare spaces, new childcare facility coming to downtown Prince George…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Prince George children and families will be reap the benefits of provincial funding announced today. The Province of BC is supporting the City of Prince George in the creation of 73 new child care spaces, including 25 group child care spaces for ages 30 months to school age, and 48 school-age spaces.…
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Speed enforcement checks over 1,800 vehicles during long weekend…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Frontline officers with assistance from RCMP volunteers were out this past long weekend conducting speed watch and speed enforcement in multiple locations in the City of Prince George. Two incidents of note. A driver was pulled over for travelling 74 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone. The vehicle, a Ford Mustang, had…
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BC Major Crime takes over missing persons case…
FORT ST. JAMES, BC: The BC RCMP Major Crime Unit has now taken over the missing person investigation for William Leonard Price from Fort St. James… Police say On September 3, 2020 William Price’s vehicle was located in an isolated area off of the Pitka Forest Service Road outside of Fort St. James. RCMP Police…
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New hospital in the works for Dawson Creek…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: A brand new, state-of-the-art Dawson Creek and District hospital will be built at 11401-8th St., on the northwest corner of the nearby Northern Lights College campus. “I am proud to announce that the government has approved the business plan, and it is now full speed ahead for one of the highest-priority health…
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Search Warrant nets 23 firearms from Apartment in Taylor, BC…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: One man is facing numerous charges following a Search Warrant in Taylor on Thursday (Sept 3) morning… Police say at about 7:30 AM, officers received a report of a residential Break and Enter on 99th Street in Taylor, BC. Frontline police officers and the Peace Region Forensic Identification Services unit attended to investigate. …
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RCMP dismantle illegal outdoor Cannabis grow operation outside of Lytton…
LYTTON, BC: Police officers conducting aerial operations in RCMP Air Services helicopter, Air 4, spotted a sizeable outdoor illegal Cannabis grow operation outside of Lytton this past Friday. On August 28, 2020, Lytton RCMP officers made the discovery while on board an RCMP helicopter. Due to the size of the grow operation and its physical…
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Preliminary design for Quesnel North-South Interconnector…
QUESNEL, BC: Residents can now view the preliminary design for the proposed Quesnel North-South Interconnector that will increase safety and reduce traffic congestion in the region. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has completed the preliminary design. The ministry invites people to go online for more information and to see a 3D animation showing the…
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ICBC urges caution over last long weekend of summer…
If you’ll be travelling over Labour Day long weekend, ICBC is asking you to share the road and do your part to drive safely. Every Labour Day long weekend, approximately four people die and 600 people are injured in 2,100 crashes throughout the province.* The key to sharing the road safely is staying focused on…
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Motorcyclist charged with undue care following Wednesday crash on Peden Hill…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Police have released details on a two vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning on Peden Hill… Police say at approximately 9:30 AM, officers received a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in the eastbound lanes on Peden Hill. Emergency services including the Prince George RCMP attended the…
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Can you help Police ID this person?..
DAWSON CREEK, BC: Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a male following a fire at a local business… Police say at approximately 2:20 AM, on September 2, the Dawson Creek RCMP was dispatched to a report of a fire at the 7-Eleven on 8th street. Investigation has revealed that a male entered the store,…
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UPDATED… Police search for missing male and loyal companion…
UPDATE: The search for a missing Wilmer man ended today in tragedy following the discovery of his remains. Martin Baker was last seen on September 2, 2020, when he departed his Wilmer home with his Pitbull cross Rusty for a walk. Concerned for his well-being, RCMP launched a search and activated search and rescue crews,…
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Provincial government must release pandemic pay now says BCGEU…
BURNABY, BC: The BCGEU is calling on the provincial government to either immediately distribute the stipend promised under the B.C. COVID-19 Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) program or provide a firm date when workers will get the long-awaited funds. “Thousands of our members and other workers across the province have been waiting for this stipend to…
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