PRINCE GEORGE, BC: It has been just over one week since Prince George activated its Emergency Operations Centre in preparation for welcoming wildfire evacuees from the region… Today, Prince George has already received roughly 1,300 evacuees and is collaborating with other communities in the region to increase accommodation options. Evacuees arriving in Prince George have…

PENTICTON, BC: The RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) after a man suffered a medical incident while in RCMP custody in Penticton. Just after 7:00 a.m. this morning, August 16, 2018, Keremeos RCMP arrested a 55-year-old man during a traffic stop, for outstanding warrants. The man was transported to…

QUESNEL, BC: Evacuation Alert lifted for all City properties in West Quesnel Effective immediately, the City of Quesnel has lifted the evacuation alert for all City properties in West Quesnel to all clear. At this time, there are no evacuation alerts or orders impacting City of Quesnel properties. An evacuation alert or order may need…

Wildfire crews got a better understanding of just how large the Shovel Lake fire is. On Wednesday, fire crews had clearer skies and were given a chance to re-map the fires perimeter. However, the fire still remains very active at this time and is now listed at 68,000 hectares. Shovel Lake (R11498) Last updated: Wednesday,…

VICTORIA, BC: The British Columbia government has declared a provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the ongoing wildfire situation. Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, made the declaration based on the recommendation from B.C.’s wildfire and emergency management officials. The state of emergency is initially in effect for…

KELOWNA, BC: A seasonal worker underwent emergency surgery overnight after he was allegedly stabbed by a fellow seasonal worker inside their shared accommodation Monday evening in Kelowna. On August 13, 2018 at 8:18 pm, RCMP and emergency medical crews rushed to the scene after receiving a report of a stabbing just committed on an orchard…

Please check the latest update on this fire. Shovel Lake (R11498) Last updated: Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:26 PM Location: approx 6.7 km NW of Endako, approx 30 km NE of Burns Lake and approx 54 km SW of Ft. St. James • See approximate location of this wildfire on an interactive map •…

UPDATE: During the Dec 1, 2018 weekend Max passed away. We are deeply saddened to hear the news. – PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP Victim Services’ Crisis Response and Therapy Dog ‘Max’ is working his last shift on Tuesday, August 14th… To honour Max and his service, the Prince George Detachment is inviting…

QUESNEL, BC: The West Quesnel Evacuation Alert remains in effect. The current weather forecast is favourable for the north side of the Narcosli Creek fire. Winds are expected to blow towards the south. If the current weather continues, the fire crews may attempt a back burn on the north side of the fire. The crews…

Please check the latest update posted on Aug 11. QUESNEL, BC: The Cariboo Regional District and City of Quesnel have issued an evacuation alert for the Narcosli Creek area north to West Quesnel, with all City properties on evacuation alert west of the Fraser River… For residents on evacuation alert, please be prepared to evacuate…

PENTICTON, BC: Police in Penticton are investigating a sexual assault which had occurred on a city employee… On August 3rd, 2018, at approximately 8 AM, a city wotker who was completing landscaping duties on the south end of the town reported being sexually assaulted by an unknown man. The man approached the lone employee as…

KELOWNA, BC: An unruly patron of a local pub was arrested and faces potential charges, after he allegedly committed a variety of criminal offences including arson, after a hedge next to the establishment was set ablaze. On August 6, 2018 just before 4:30 pm, police were called to a licenced establishment located on Finns Road…

KELOWNA, BC: RCMP and the BC Coroners Service have now positively identified the remains of a man discovered Thursday evening in West Kelowna. The investigation into the mans death continues and is being led by the BC Coroners Service, supported by the West Kelowna RCMP. ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE On August 2, 2018 at 8:17 pm,…

VANDERHOOF, BC: A Spirit River, AB, woman has been arrested in connection to a murder of a man in May… On May 16, 2018, at approximately 8 PM, Vanderhoof RCMP was called to a local hotel where officers located a 59 year-old Vanderhoof man deceased. The death appeared suspicious and the North District Major Crime…