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  • Mountain Bluet is spreading throughout Prince George…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: In the past month, the City of Prince George has received a number of reports of an invasive plant species known as Mountain Bluet (AKA Perennial Bachelor’s Button). Mountain Bluet is not native to central BC. Consequently, it has no natural predators or diseases to keep it in check, and it is…

  • Ended… Heavy rain to continue for BC North…

    As of July 4, rainfall warnings have ended. — As of July 3, a further 20 to 40 mm of rain is expected today and tonight across the BC Peace. A long episode of rain, at times heavy, continues. Environment Canada Rainfall Warning continues… A further 20 to 40 mm of rain is expected to…

  • River Forecast Centre information… July 2

    3:15 PM UPDATE JULY 2 Significant rainfall has fallen over the past 48 hours across the BC Interior and North-east. Rainfall amounts over the past two days have been in the 30-80 mm range in the Peace and North-east, 25-35 mm in the Upper Fraser, 25-65 mm in the Cariboo Mountains and 30-50 mm in…

  • Heavy Rain forecast for Prince George…

    Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Prince George and Quesnel beginning tonight and ending Thursday… Heavy rain for the Central Interior tonight, Wednesday and Thursday. Current guidance suggests 20 to 40 mm of rain is possible through Thursday, with the higher rainfall amounts expected over the mountains. However, there remains some uncertainty…

  • Two cyclists injured after being struck by vehicle…

    DAWSON CREEK, BC: The Dawson Creek RCMP is asking for the public’s help after two cyclists were hit by a vehicle on Monday in the city… Police say on June 29, 2020 at a 6:35 PM, officers responded to a report of two cyclists who were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 105th Avenue and…

  • July 3 Update… Heavy rain forecast for BC North…

    UPDATE 2: As of July 3, a further 20 to 40 mm of rain is expected today and tonight across the BC Peace. A long episode of rain, at times heavy, continues. A further 20 to 40 mm of rain is expected to fall today and tonight over the B.C. Peace River, Fort Nelson, and…

  • Province reduces annual licence fee for taxi industry…

    VICTORIA, BC: Taxi and limousine operators will pay less to keep their vehicles on the road as part of the Province’s ongoing work to support the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve heard from operators and drivers about the impact of COVID-19 on British Columbians who make their living in the taxi industry,” said Claire…

  • Suspect flees from officers following traffic stop…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The investigation continues following the arrest of a Kelowna man found in possession of cash, drugs and a handgun this past weekend. On Saturday June 27th, 2020, at approximately 5:00 PM, frontline officers with the Prince George RCMP executed a traffic stop on Dawson Road in Prince George as a result of…

  • Park accessibility improving in Prince George with new curb drops…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: People with mobility challenges now have improved access to Prince George thanks to 10 recently installed curb drops at popular City parks and public spaces. Curb drops do exactly as their name implies and “drop” down to allow easier access for people using mobility devices or who may otherwise have a little…

  • Ended… Severe Thunderstorm WATCH in effect for PG… JUNE 26

    There is a risk for severe thunderstorms around Prince George and Quesnel this afternoon and evening, June 26. Rainfall amount during thunderstorms can range from 10 to 15 mm.

  • Police seek info on vandalism to vehicle…

    FORT ST. JOHN, BC: The RCMP in Fort St. John is asking for the public’s help from a June 5th incident regarding vandalism to a vehicle… Officers received a report that a black Nissan Murano, near the 8500 block of 77th Street, sustained serious damage and a homophobic slur was painted on the vehicle. The Fort…

  • Cries for help lead to woman’s rescue…

    KASLO, BC: Emergency crews were called after a woman’s cries for help were heard early Monday morning by an area resident. On June 22, 2020 at 8:45 AM, Kaslo RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle incident near Davidson Street, a few kilometers west of Ainsworth, BC. An area resident was…

  • Province invests in better pedestrian, cyclist infrastructure for northern B.C.

    Residents from six northern communities will benefit from new and improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. The Province’s Active Transportation Grants program is helping rebuild British Columbia’s economy out of the COVID-19 pandemic and meeting CleanBC climate goals. “People throughout B.C. have a real appetite for safe, alternative ways of getting around,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of…

  • B.C. begins next phase of safe restart plan…

    British Columbians are taking the next step in BC’s Restart Plan with a gradual transition to Phase 3, including the safe and respectful return of travel and tourism within the province. “Thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of British Columbians, and under the guidance of the provincial health officer, we are now entering Phase…

  • Rising river levels in the Fraser…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Rising water levels in the Fraser River have prompted City staff to reach out to residents of Farrell Street to advise them of the possibility of flooding. According to the BC River Forecast Centre, river levels on the Fraser River are at about 9.0 metres with the river forecast to rise to…