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North District Major Crime investigating following discovery of human remains…
The BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit, assisted by the Quesnel RCMP and the BC Coroners Service, is investigating after human remains were discovered in a rural area of Quesnel on May 6, 2020. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on May 6, human remains were located in a rural area approximately 40 km west of…
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Financial assistance available for victims of B.C. flooding, landslides…
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available for eligible British Columbians in the following regions who may have been impacted by overland flooding and landslide damages from April 15 to May 3, 2020: Cariboo Regional District Fraser-Fort George Regional District This assistance includes all First Nation communities, electoral areas and municipalities within the geographic boundaries…
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Province launches renewal plan for surgeries…
Surgeries that were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic are starting back up as part of a massive surgical renewal plan. “British Columbians have stepped up to the challenge of COVID-19 by making sacrifices, including thousands of people who have waited for postponed elective surgeries. This has been very difficult for people and their families,”…
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Illicit drug deaths increase in all health authorities…
The BC Coroners Service has published an updated report on illicit drug toxicity deaths to the end of March 2020. Key preliminary findings of these drug death reports are below. Data are subject to change: In March 2020, there were 113 suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths. Exceeding 100 deaths in a month has not occurred…
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Premier outlines plan to restart B.C. safely…
British Columbians will move forward with safely restarting their province beginning in mid-May, according to a plan announced by Premier John Horgan. Under B.C.’s Restart Plan, government will work closely with public health officials, businesses and labour organizations to lift restrictions in phases, gradually allowing for more social and economic activity, while closely monitoring health…
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Prince George becoming ‘bear smarter’…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: This week, crews with the City of Prince George are installing new signs at parks and City-owned greenspaces known to be frequented by bears. The signs are being installed at trailheads and in active bear corridor areas and include information on how to stay safe in bear country and how to report…
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COVID-19 case Update for May 4…
“Today, we are providing case updates for two 24-hour reporting periods: May 2 to May 3, and May 3 through to midday today. “In the first reporting period through May 3, we had 34 new cases, for a total of 2,205 cases in British Columbia. “In the last 24 hours, we have had a further…
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Elephant Hill wildfire caused by smoking materials…
Following an investigation, the BC Wildfire Service has determined the cause of the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire. This wildfire started on July 6, 2017, about 2.5 kilometres southeast of Ashcroft. It eventually burned 191,865 hectares in B.C.’s south-central Interior region, including parts of both the Kamloops Fire Centre and Cariboo Fire Centre. The BC Wildfire…
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COVID-19 case Update for May 1…
“Today, we are announcing 33 new cases, for a total of 2,145 cases in British Columbia. Click here to view today’s statistical information from the BCCDC. “Every health region in British Columbia has patients with COVID-19: 823 are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 978 are in the Fraser Health region, 121 are in the…
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Online applications open for B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers…
Applying online is the fastest, easiest way to receive the benefit. To apply, British Columbians with their social insurance number and direct deposit information can go to: www.gov.bc.ca/workerbenefit British Columbians whose ability to work has been affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic and are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) can now apply for the…
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Northern Clinical Simulation program plays key role in training staff during COVID-19 response…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Northern Clinical Simulation program has been proactive in supporting and facilitating teaching sessions about managing various critical COVID-19 patient scenarios. The Northern Clinical Simulation program uses life-sized, anatomically correct mannequins, known as “simulators,” to provide realistic training for health care professionals. The simulators, which can breathe, speak, and bleed, provide practise…
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Gun shot fired from vehicle…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Police in Prince George continue to investigate a shots fired incident Thursday night on 17th Ave… Police say at approximately 10:20 PM, the Prince George RCMP received a report of shots fired in an alley near the intersection of 17th Avenue and Juniper Street in the city. Initial indications were that a…
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BC RCMP seize 1,500 unauthorized COVID-19 test kits…
The COVID-19 Fraud Response Team of the BC RCMP, in partnership with Health Canada, acted on a tip from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre that unauthorized COVID-19 test kits were being sold online to unsuspecting British Columbians. Health Canada inspectors, assisted by members of the RCMP, seized more than 1,500 unauthorized kits from a Richmond resident,…
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Fort St. John to borrow $22 million for new RCMP Detachment…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: The City of Fort St. John has started the Alternative Approval Process for the new RCMP Detachment. This process will allow the City to borrow up to $22,759,713 to finance the cost of construction on the new RCMP Detachment that will be repaid over a period not to exceed 20 years.…
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Missing senior found and now recovering in hospital…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: Good news! The missing senior from Dawson Creek was found earlier today. Details below… On Monday April 27, 2020 at 7:52 PM, Dawson Creek RCMP received a report of a missing senior with severe dementia. The senior had reportedly driven off in a vehicle earlier and had not returned. Dawson Creek RCMP conducted…
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