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Statement on anniversary of overdose crisis as public health emergency in B.C….
Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the declaration of the overdose crisis as a public health emergency in British Columbia: “Four years ago, the overdose crisis was declared a public health emergency. Although we have made important progress and many lives…
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COVID-19 case Update for April 13…Next update on April 15!
Today’s statistical information from the BCCDC is not yet available. “Today, we are providing case updates for two 24-hour reporting periods: April 11 to 12, and April 12 through to midday today. “In the first reporting period through April 12, we had 25 new cases, for a total of 1,470 cases in British Columbia. “In the…
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Bringing B.C. music to people while we stay safe at home…
People will now be able to enjoy more music at home, as the Province and Creative BC support musicians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with new grants for livestreaming. “Music has the power to lift us up and give us hope in times of crisis,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “B.C.’s…
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Update 2… Parts of downtown PG closed due to Police Incident…
Police have released details about the incident… Just after 4:00 AM on Sunday April 12, 2020, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a commercial alarm at a business on the 1400 block of 3rd Avenue in Prince George. Frontline officers attended the scene within seconds. An adult male suspect attempted to flee on foot, but…
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COVID-19 case Update for April 9…
**Please note that we will be closed this long weekend and will be back on Monday. Click here to view today’s statistical information from the BCCDC. By clicking the link, it’ll download a file directly from the BCCDC to your device. The information presented represents the current COVID situation in B.C. Below is the key…
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Long weekend patrols across BC…
Statement from D/Commr. Jennifer Strachan, Commanding Officer of the BC RCMP – Wishing British Columbians a safe long weekend… As the weather warms up, and a long weekend is upon us we are tempted to venture outdoors and visit our family and friends. Especially here in our beautiful province where the outdoor activities are plenty.…
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Applications open for temporary rental supplement…
We have two options for you. You can read the story or jump right to applying for the benefit. The website you’ll head to will have the explanations as set out below. Renters who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Province’s new temporary rental supplement. “This…
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Single vehicle rollover closes Blackwater Water Rd. near East Beaverley Rd…
Motorists and residents who live on Blackwater Road headed towards West Lake are being advised of a single vehicle crash that has closed the road in both directions. RCMP say the Blackwater Road near East Beaverley Rd, approximately 6 km south of Hwy 16 is the sight of the vehicle incident. The road will remain…
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New measures support returning British Columbians, boost response to COVID-19…
The Province is introducing new measures to make sure British Columbians returning home from international destinations have the support they need to self-isolate and keep their communities safe from COVID-19. The measures, which include a new legal requirement to provide a self-isolation plan, support the provincial health officer’s travel orders and reinforce the federal emergency…
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One man arrested following Armed Robbery at a cannabis growing facility…
SICAMOUS, BC: Police in Sicamous continue to investigate an early morning armed robbery of a cannabis growing facility. On April 7, 2020 shortly before 4 AM, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a licenced medical cannabis grow operation in the Sicamous area. A representative of the growing facility attended the location…
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New spaces secured for vulnerable people to self-isolate…
To support British Columbians who need a place to self-isolate and to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Province is partnering with local governments, non-profits and the hotel industry. So far, more than 900 spaces have been secured at 23 sites including hotels, motels and community centres throughout B.C. “These new spaces are a critical…
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Category 2, Category 3, Resource Open Management Fires to be prohibited…
Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Thursday, April 16, 2020, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout British Columbia to reduce the likelihood of human-caused wildfires, although campfires will still be allowed. The following activities will be prohibited, and these restrictions will remain in effect until the public is otherwise notified: Category 2 open…
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Four Mexicans arrested and charged with Importation of Drugs from Mexico to Canada…
SURREY, BC: On February 4, 2020 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime (RCMP FSOC) information related to a shipment of cement bricks imported from Mexico… Bags of crystals, discovered inside the bricks were tested by Health Canada and confirmed to be methamphetamine. Acting on this information RCMP FSOC commenced…
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COVID-19 case Update for April 3…
**Please note our next update will be on Monday afternoon. 1,174 confirmed cases as of April 3, 2020. Click the link above to head to the BCCDC website. After looking at today’s document file, it had an error and the BCCDC removed it. A new copy will be available on Saturday. 673 recovered in BC 35…
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Winter tire, early spring snowfall reminder…
Drivers are reminded that winter tire regulations remain in place until April 30, 2020, on many highways to account for early spring snowfall. The ministry is following the advice and orders of the provincial health officer and the federal government to keep British Columbians as safe as possible and stop the spread of COVID-19. While…
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