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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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CFIA recalls more products containing onions…
Ottawa, August 7, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on August 1, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Industry is recalling various products made with onions grown by Thomson International Inc., Bakersfield, California (USA), from the…
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Hundreds sick with Salmonella infection across Canada and U.S. from various onions…
On July 30, 2020, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a Public Health Notice about an Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to red onions imported from the United States. This outbreak is linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses being investigated by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that have a similar genetic fingerprint to illnesses reported…
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Driver injured after being struck by object…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: Police in Fort St. John are asking for information after a driver was injured by a loose object from a passing motorist… Police say on August 5, 2020 at 5:58 PM, officers received a report of a collision on Prespatou Road by the 260 Road in Murdale. Two vehicles described as…
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Masks will become mandatory on all BC Transit buses on Aug 24…
BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, will be proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the Province as of August 24. Accommodations will be permitted for children under the age of 5 and those that cannot wear a face covering for health reasons. We recognize…
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Bowl-area roadwork, Patricia Blvd sidewalk improvements starting…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: This week, crews have started rehabilitating about 8.5 lane kilometres of road in five separate street paving projects. Crews are also set to begin paving about a kilometre of sidewalk along Patricia Boulevard, which will be the longest sidewalk rehabilitation project of the year. Earlier this week, paving was completed on Alward…
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UPDATED: Human remains recovered east of Prince George…
August 7 UPDATE: It is with great sadness we report that remains found this week are those of Crystal Chambers. Crystal was 34 years-old. Condolences goes out to family and friends of Crystal Chambers. – PRINCE GEORGE, BC: On the afternoon of Saturday August 1, 2020, the Prince George RCMP with the assistance of the…
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Occupants of small aircraft taken to hospital with minor injuries…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Emergency crews from the Prince George Airport Authority responded to an incident involving a small aircraft just after 9 AM Wednesday… YXS was notified that a small plane with two people inside, including the pilot, flipped over after it left the 01-19 runway. When emergency crews arrived on scene they located the…
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Police dismantle drug house on rural property near Quesnel…
QUESNEL, BC: Two people have been arrested and face charges following a search warrant at a home on August 2 near Quesnel… Police say following several months of drug trafficking enforcement throughout Quesnel, which began in April, officers issued a search warrant on a rural property and two storage units. Officers immediately arrested a male…
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