• Male suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicle…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: On Wednesday June 17, 2020 at approximately 11:15 AM, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on the 3800 block of Austin Road in Prince George… Frontline officers and other emergency services attended the scene and found an adult male suffering from serious injuries…

  • Drivers reminded to share rural roads with horses, riders…

    With the weather heating up and more people enjoying the outdoors, drivers in rural areas are reminded to share the road with others: including horses and their riders. Last year, the government made improvements to signage to alert drivers to use extra caution, allow extra room and be courteous when passing horses and riders in…

  • RCMP officer shares personal experiences of racism and discrimination…

    Recently, police across Canada, including some of our RCMP officers were asked by the Toronto Star to share their personal experiences and perspectives on the issue of racism and discrimination. You can find a link to the story here: Toronto Star BC RCMP Sergeant Veronica Fox was one of those officers who responded to the request.…

  • Added Photos… Saturated land and washouts in B.C. North…

    UPDATE: For Monday, the North Peace Region will continue with heavy rain. An additional 15 to 20 mm. We have added some photos from Dawson Creek as the creek is at flood stage. — Environment Canada Details: A long episode of rain, at times heavy, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability…

  • Service enhancements to improve health and safety for all…

    As part of the City’s 2020 budget, Council approved important service enhancements aimed at increasing health, well-being, and safety in the community, with a particular emphasis on the downtown area. All of these service enhancements are now being implemented. The Downtown Safe, Clean, and Inclusive Package of service enhancements comprises six areas: Police services have…

  • One-year anniversary of homicide sparks public plea…

    WILLIAMS LAKE, BC: On June 8, 2019, the Williams Lake RCMP along with Alexis Creek RCMP responded to the Toosey Reserve to assist BC Emergency Health Services for a report North District Major Crimes continues to follow up on every tip… It has been one year since Sabrina Rosette, 33, suffered severe life threatening injuries…

  • Health Canada recalls unauthorized hand sanitizers…

    Health Canada is advising Canadians that certain hand sanitizers are being recalled from the market because they contain industrial-grade ethanol that has not been authorized for use in hand sanitizers in Canada. The products on the recall list include the following… Eltraderm Hand Sanitizer, Gel 700 Hand Sanitizer, Sanilabs Hand Sanitizer and Walker Emulsions Hand…

  • Quesnel RCMP targets drug and property offenders with a new Crime Reduction Unit…

    QUESNEL, BC: The Quesnel RCMP Crime Reduction Unit has had an impact on property and drug offenders in the past four months. On February 1, 2020, the Quesnel RCMP boosted the number of police officers in the Detachment by two members. The funding for these positions were approved by Quesnel City Council with input from…

  • Ended… Significant rainfall for BC North…

    As of June 7, Environment Canada has ended the Special Weather Statement. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement as Significant Rainfall is headed for Northeastern BC, particularly around the Fort Nelson region… A series of disturbances will move through northern BC bringing periods of moderate to heavy rainfall tonight through Monday. Potential impacts…

  • AccessAbility Week grants support new skills development…

    Toni’s brain injury changed her life. Eleven years ago, she was working as an operating room technician, a vocation that requires mental acuity and physical stamina. After she sustained a brain injury, her cognitive and physical challenges meant she was unable to return to her job. An acquired brain injury is damage to the brain…

  • Water main connection to Fire Hall No. 1…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Starting at 7:00 AM on Monday, June 8, Carney Street will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian public access between Winnipeg Street and Ellison Drive to allow crews to install a water main connection for the new fire hall, currently under construction. The traffic disruption is expected to take about one…

  • Stabbing incident sends one person to hospital…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: On Thursday June 4, 2020, at approximately 7:30 AM, the Prince George RCMP received a report from a member of the public advising a male had allegedly been stabbed on Queensway near 4th Ave… Officers attended and located the male receiving medical treatment from Good Samaritans that stopped to help. The man appeared…

  • CFSEU-BC Uniform Gang Enforcement Team Seizes Drugs and Weapons in Prince George..

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Last week, members of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC’s) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) were deployed to Prince George… By conducting active and high visibility enforcement in the community, including on those individuals or groups that may be posing the greatest risk to public safety due to…

  • How the City deals with mosquitoes and invasive plants (and how residents can help)…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: When the weather warms up, Prince George residents head outdoors to enjoy the beauty of our natural environment, whether by taking a walk through more than 100 kilometres of park trails, or heading into the back yard to mow the lawn or plant a garden. For the past 25 years, the City…

  • Impaired driver arrested following crash…

    DAWSON CREEK, BC: On Sunday May 31, 2020 around 9:20 pm, Dawson Creek RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver southbound on 8th Street… When the police tried to stop the pickup, the driver continued driving, at a low speed, failing to stop for police. The vehicle drove off the road through private…