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State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response…
VICTORIA, BC: The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province’s COVID-19 pandemic response. “The vast majority of British Columbians are following Dr. Henry’s orders of seeing fewer…
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Update… Police seek male suspect following Sexual Assault in Dawson Creek…
UPDATE: The RCMP made an arrest in this case and have forwarded charges to Crown counsel. As of August 18. DAWSON CREEK, BC: The Dawson Creek RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a male suspect following a sexual assault incident… Police say the incident occurred on August 15 at approximately 3:30 AM…
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Northern Health COVID-19 Alert – Northeast BC…
Northern Health Health Alert COVID-19 testing and contact tracing has allowed Northern Health to identify a recent event in Alberta where individuals may have been exposed to COVID-19. Individuals who attended the It Is Time Canada event in Deadwood, Alberta, between July 30 and August 2, are asked to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, and…
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New highway intersection to create safer, improved traffic flow…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: Construction crews start work next week on a project to build a new four-way, signalized intersection at Highway 97 and Swanson Lumber Road (259 Road), southeast of Fort St. John. The new intersection will enhance safety and reduce traffic delays for people in the region. As part of this project, crews…
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Two suspects in custody following Flight from Police…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Two suspects are in custody after a series of incidents during the overnight Friday… Police say Just before 12:00 PM on Friday August 14, 2020, members of the Prince George RCMP’s Street Crew Unit attempted to execute a traffic stop with a vehicle near the corner of Victoria Street and 15th Avenue (Patricia…
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Kin Arenas re-opening under Covid-19 safety protocols…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Starting on Monday, August 17, the Kin Arenas will reopen to user groups following a five-month closure due to Covid-19. Arena staff have prepared the arenas to operate during these unique circumstances. For example, the facilities must be operated according to the requirements of the Province of BC and the Provincial Health…
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Emergency Response Team called in to assist with investigation involving firearms…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Six individuals are in custody following a firearms incident early Friday morning… Police say at approximately 4:00 AM, officers received a firearms report related to a residence on the 2600 block of Oak Street. Officers attended the scene and secured the area and called in The North District RCMP’s Emergency Response Team…
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Serious crash on Moffat Bridge in Quesnel sends motorcyclist to hospital…
QUESNEL, BC: A motorcyclist was taken to hospital Thursday morning following a serious head-on crash… Police say just before 10:30 AM, officers were called to a collision on the Moffat Bridge involving a motorcycle and an SUV. Investigation has revealed the motorcycle was traveling east on Anderson Drive in the slow lane and passed a…
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More parents plan to get flu shot for kids this fall…
New research from University of British Columbia researchers suggests the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may drive more parents to immunize their children against the upcoming seasonal influenza strain. The study, recently published in the Journal of Pediatrics, surveyed nearly 3,000 families from Canada, Israel, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the United States who visited 17 different emergency…
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Red and Yellow Onions sold at smaller grocery outlets recalled…
Ottawa, August 12, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on August 7, 2020 has been updated to include additional product and distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Krown Produce Inc. is recalling Krown brand red and yellow onions grown by Thomson International Inc.,…
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Orientation week ensures a safe, ready and welcome return to school…
To ensure schools are ready to welcome students into classrooms for the week of Sept. 8-11, 2020, there will be a gradual restart to allow extra time to orient students and staff on the new health and safety measures in place. “Schools are going to look different in September,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education.…
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Suspicious activity leads to search warrants and arrests in Dawson Creek…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: Two people have been arrested following a series of events in Dawson Creek… Police say on August 7, officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a local business in the city. The staff of the business noticed unusual behaviour and contacted police providing a description of the individuals as well…
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Modern hatchery brings hope for Island salmon populations
SOOKE, BC: Future generations of wild salmon in the Salish Sea are being supported through the federal and provincial governments’ funding of the Creation of Salmon Conservation Facility in Sooke. The conservation facility will lead to the potential for better salmon-stock assessment capability in the redesigned and enhanced Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery. It will…
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Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in 2019-20 across BC…
More than five million illegal cigarettes were taken off the street last year. This saves the Province $1.4 million in potential taxation revenue loss, revenue that could be put toward the services and programs that British Columbians rely on, including health care, infrastructure and education. The illegal tobacco was seized during undercover investigations conducted with local law…
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Side-road resurfacing to enhance safety for travellers in BC Peace…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: Construction crews start work this week to resurface 21.4 kilometres of side roads in the North Peace, making the drive safer and smoother for travellers. The $4-million project will begin five kilometres north of Cecil Lake Road on Rose Prairie Road. Resurfacing crews will work north to 260 Road, east to…
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