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Making a Difference: UBC students help frontline medical workers during COVID-19…
COVID-19 may have changed every aspect of life as we know it—but it is also restoring our collective faith in humanity as stories emerge of people quietly lending a helping hand in their communities. Among them are many UBC students, faculty, alumni and staff. In this series, called Making a Difference, we shine a spotlight…
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New ticketing measures to enforce Emergency Program Act orders…
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has given police and other enforcement officers the ability to issue $2,000 violation tickets for price gouging and the reselling of medical supplies and other essential goods during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Effective immediately, these new measures are enacted under the provincial state of emergency,…
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Flood Watch issued for Cariboo and Chilcotin…
The River Forecast Centre is upgrading to a Flood Watch for: Cariboo and Chilcotin (Fraser Plateau) including tributary rivers and streams around Nazko, Chilako, Prince George, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Alexis Creek, Anahim Lake, Cache Creek and surrounding areas Cold spring weather over the past month has transition to climbing temperatures over the past several days throughout the BC Interior.…
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Search Warrant issued at a home on Spruce Street…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: During the early morning hours of April 18, 2020, the Prince George RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the 2100 block of Spruce Street… During the search, police seized several grams of methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl. In addition, two firearms, a prohibited magazine, and…
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RCMP respond to shots fired at a windmill station near Tumbler Ridge…
TUMBLER RIDGE, BC: On Tuesday April 14, 2020, the Tumbler Ridge RCMP Detachment responded to a report of individuals shooting a firearm near a windmill on Hwy 52N which was occupied by workers… No one was injured and the individuals responsible for shooting the firearm have been identified and dealt with as appropriate. The RCMP…
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COVID-19 case Update for April 17…Next update is April 20.
The latest update on COVID-19 cases in British Columbia. Click here to view today’s statistical information from the BCCDC… “We are announcing 43 new cases, for a total of 1,618 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. “Every health region in British Columbia has patients with COVID-19: 680 are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 661…
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Masich Place gets new scoreboard…
A new scoreboard is being installed today at Masich Place Stadium, but it is only the most visible indication of work that has been taking place at the Stadium over the winter and early spring. Once construction is finished, the new board will be 24 feet high and 19 feet wide and positioned 12 feet above…
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Peace Villa staff making sure residents and families stay connected…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: Protecting staff, patients, and long-term care residents is always important to Northern Health. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented additional challenges to this, which is why part of our response has involved changing visiting rules to ensure we’re keeping people safe. Staff at Peace Villa in Fort St. John have been working hard…
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BC State of Emergency extended…
The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province’s COVID-19 pandemic response. “Through this challenging time, British Columbians are leading the way in our efforts to stop the…
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COVID-19 case Update for April 15…Next update is April 17!
The BCCDC has updated their website with a new layout with a user input data tracker. Click here to view the site. Below is April 15 update… Click here to download today’s stats. “We are announcing 44 new cases for a total of 1,561 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. “Every health region in British…
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Suspect arrested following several downtown B&E’s…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: One man remains in custody following a string of investigations into commercial break & enters in the downtown core of Prince George… Just after 6:30 AM on Sunday April 5, 2020, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a commercial alarm at a business on the 300 block of George Street…
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RCMP make arrest in the homicide case of Joy Morris…
VANDERHOOF, BC: Police have made an arrest in the homicide case of Joy Morris… Back on March 9, 2020, officers responded to a check well-being call to a home in Vanderhoof. Upon attendance to the residence, officers located Joy Morris, 62, deceased. The subsequent investigation determined that Ms. Morris’ death was the result of a…
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Police seek shoplifter…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: Police in Dawson Creek are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole a shopping cart full of items from Walmart last week… Police say the shoplifting incident occurred on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at 7:05 PM. An employee spotted the theft and when confronted outside of the business,…
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Single vehicle crash sends one person to hospital…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: A passenger is in serious condition following a single vehicle crash during the overnight on Sunday… Police say just before 2:30 AM, officers were called to the crash scene on the Dangerous Goods Route at Adams Rd. A female passenger suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital in Dawson Creek. Investigation…
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RCMP Officer uses 3D printer to make PPE for first responders…
MERRITT, BC: It is often said that true innovation comes from necessity and, even during this coronavirus crisis, creativity has found a way to thrive… The need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has never been more critical as it is today. All first responders from the medical, to ambulance, fire, and police personnel are in…
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