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Terrace roundabout complete, increases safety for travellers…
TERRACE, BC: The roundabout at the intersection of highways 16 and 37 between Terrace and Thornhill is officially complete. “Investing in modern transportation infrastructure is essential to build strong and well-connected communities and to support local economies,” said Patrick Weiler, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of Catherine McKenna, federal Minister…
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Phone call scams targeting Dawson Creek…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: Police in Dawson Creek are sending out a warning message for a current phone scam targeting area residents… Scammers are calling from numbers which may appear on Caller ID to be the same number as government or police departments during which they seek out personal information from the victim. A victim recently…
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Driver causes $120,000 damage to Quesnel River Bridge…
QUESNEL, BC: Police in Quesnel are investigating a hit and run incident that caused damage to the Quesnel River Bridge on Monday, July 13… Police say at approximately 11:40 AM, a northbound transport truck struck the bridge guard rails and failed to remain at the scene. The damage to the bridge was extensive with an…
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Improving communication for COVID-19 patients on ventilators…
COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on health authorities and patients around the world. It’s hard to imagine the experience a patient goes through when the unthinkable happens and they are hospitalized. In some cases, patients require ventilators, a machine that provides mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air in and out of the lungs. In…
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B.C.’s strong fiscal response, economic foundation support people…
The COVID-19 pandemic will mark British Columbians’ lifetimes in ways never thought possible, and the Province is investing in people, businesses and communities to see them through the pandemic and build back better. “B.C. has made extraordinary investments in people and businesses through B.C.’s COVID-19 Action Plan and we will continue to provide the supports people need as…
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Investigators determine cause of Econolodge Motel fire…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The investigation into last week’s suspicious motel fire is continuing. Just before 9:00 AM on Wednesday July 8, 2020, emergency services including Prince George Fire Rescue and the Prince George RCMP, were called to the 900 block of Victoria Street in Prince George for a report of a fire at an occupied…
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Delivery of packaged liquor from restaurants, pubs extended…
VICTORIA, BC: Government is extending the temporary authorization that permits food-primary and liquor-primary licensees to sell and deliver sealed, packaged liquor products alongside the purchase of a meal for off-site consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authorization, originally set to expire July 15, 2020, will remain in place until Oct. 31, 2020. Extending the temporary authorization…
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Key Dawson Creek crossing replaced with new bridge…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: The new Rolla Road bridge and road realignment is complete, helping to maintain safe and efficient travel for people at all times of the year, especially during future flooding events. “This new bridge and road realignment will benefit local and commercial drivers,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “This structure is…
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Minister’s statement on June Labour Force Survey results…
VICTORIA, BC: Carole James, Minister of Finance, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for June 2020: “The monthly labour force numbers for June continue to show signs of our province’s gradual economic restart, with more than 118,000 people finding jobs last month. Employment gains in May and…
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City assesses road conditions with laser and camera technology…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: A van outfitted with lasers and cameras is driving all 1300 lane-kilometres of paved road in the City of Prince George through to mid-July, collecting data that will provide a comprehensive assessment of local road conditions. The equipment uses technology to document every road defect and rolls up the data to produce…
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Fire investigators request photos and video of Econolodge Motel fire…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Specially trained fire investigators with the RCMP will be at the scene of Wednesday’s motel fire for a number of days gathering evidence… The Prince George RCMP is hoping to speak with anyone that may have video or still images within a two block radius of the motel between 7:00 AM and…
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Three people found deceased in motel fire…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Just before 9:00 AM on Wednesday July 8, 2020, the Prince George RCMP and other emergency services received a report of a fire at a motel on the 900 block of Victoria Street in Prince George. Emergency crews attended the scene and found a portion of the building on fire. Frontline officers…
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UPDATE: Fire breaks out at Econolodge Motel on Victoria Street…
UPDATE: The fire broke out in a second floor end unit and has spread into the roof of the structure. The roof on the end where crews are focused could collapse as shown in one of our videos below. PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Emergency crews remain on scene of a structure fire involving the Econolodge Motel…
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Arrest Warrant outstanding for Christopher Lloyd DIXON…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP is requesting the public’s help to locate a man wanted for sexual related offences from an incident that occurred in 2017. The suspect is believed to be residing on Vancouver Island… In August 2017, the Prince George RCMP entered into a sexual assault investigation involving an adult male…
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New bridge to provide more reliable crossing, enhance fish habitat…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Work to construct a new bridge across Bittner Creek at Foreman Road is underway, providing a safer crossing for people and better conditions for fish habitat. The existing culvert under Foreman Road needs replacement as it can be prone to flooding. The ministry is building a new bridge that will create a…
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