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  • Toxic drug alert – Fort St. John

    HEALTH WARNING Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 4:37 pm There has been an increase in overdoses reported in Fort St. John linked to stimulant use causing deep sedation requiring hospitalization and lengthy monitoring. This is a general overdose alert, substances circulating in the Northeast region are very toxic. Please take care and share this alert…

  • Thinking of a air conditioner this summer? BC Hydro is offering a rebate on select models…

    FEATURED Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 1:44 pm Thinking of purchasing a air conditioner this summer? BC Hydro is offering a $50 instant discount or bill credit on approved portable and window air conditioners from June 2 to July 28, 2023. Here is the 4 page list (pdf download from BC Hydro) to check out…

  • Four new SPCA facilities will house, care for pets in B.C…

    PRINCE GEORGE Monday, June 26, 2023 | 3:27 pm More pets will receive the care and attention they need in new state-of-the art facilities serving four B.C. communities. “For many British Columbians, pets are part of the family,” said Premier David Eby. “Yet sadly, it’s still too common to hear about abandoned or mistreated animals. British…

  • New hospital in Dawson Creek moves forward…

    DAWSON CREEK Monday, June 26, 2023 | 3:20 pm People in Dawson Creek and area are one step closer to better access to care as a preferred proponent has been selected and the contract signed, with construction starting in July for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital. In co-ordination with Northern Health and Infrastructure BC,…

  • Light aircraft crash claims one life in the Pine Le Moray area…

    CHETWYND Monday, June 26, 2023 | 2:27 pm A local Chetwynd* area man has died following a light aircraft crash on Sunday afternoon in the Pine Le Moray area of the Pine Pass… Police say on June 25, 2023 at 5:41 PM, the Chetwynd RCMP received a report of a plane crash at Simpson Lake…

  • News media in Canada needs Facebook!

    EDITORIAL Friday, June 23, 2023. Last updated on June 24, 2023 Before we get into this, PJXM News is against Bill C-18 that passed legislation on Thursday, June 22, 2023. The Bill will force Facebook and Google to pay certain mainstream media outlets money for journalist linked back content. Many news outlets blame Facebook and…

  • Province is urging residents to conserve water this summer…

    PRINCE GEORGE Friday, June 23, 2023 | 3:32 pm The Province is urging people across British Columbia to conserve water as current forecasts suggest much of the province will experience drought conditions through the summer months. While the recent rains have provided relief for some regions in B.C., it has not been enough to overcome…

  • As many as 30 new supportive homes coming to Prince George…

    PRINCE GEORGE Friday, June 23, 2023 | 2:12 pm Safe and secure homes with supports for as many as 30 people experiencing homelessness in Prince George are coming soon. The Province, through BC Housing, has purchased two properties in the community. “With this purchase, BC Housing will be able to offer more permanent places for vulnerable…

  • Canada Day Fireworks cancelled due to fire risk…

    PRINCE GEORGE Friday, June 23, 2023 | 11:20 am. Last updated on June 28, 2023. As the Province of BC has prohibited campfires in the Prince George Fire Centre due to increased fire risk, use of fireworks is also prohibited. This means the July 1 Canada Day in the Park fireworks are cancelled. The City…

  • B.C. enhances local climate preparedness, disaster mitigation…

    VICTORIA Friday, June 23, 2023 | 9:08 am To help communities better prepare for climate-related emergencies and keep people safer, the Province is providing funding for nine community risk-reduction and climate-adaptation projects. “From floods and wildfires, to avalanche and landslides, we’re seeing first-hand the impacts that climate change continues to have on people and communities…

  • Disturbance in Dawson Creek leaves one man dead…

    DAWSON CREEK Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 4:00 pm A Dawson Creek man is facing potential charges after a disturbance lead to fatal injuries over the weekend… Police say on June 18, 2023, officers responded to a report of a disturbance on the 1500 block of 92nd Avenue. Upon attendance, officers discovered a man suffering…

  • Suspect arrested following stolen vehicle report in Fort St. John last week…

    FORT ST. JOHN Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 11:17 am A known suspect to the Fort St. John RCMP was arrested last week following a stolen vehicle report… Police say on June 15 at 6:26 AM, officers received a report of a Ford F-350 being stolen from the Fort St. John airport parking lot. In…

  • UPDATE – Two people in hospital following home invasion on Nicholson Street in Prince George…

    PRINCE GEORGE Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 9:30 AM. Last updated on June 27 at 9:42 am. UPDATE – The injured male in this incident has died. Police are now investigating Prince George’s 6th homicide of 2023. Investigators are asking for the public’s help with this case. Anyone with information or even video is asked…

  • ⚠️ Health hazard advisory: Jack of clubs tailings and visitor centre shorelines…

    WELLS Monday, June 19, 2023 | 11:20 am Due to historic mine tailings contamination, Northern Health advises the public to avoid contact with sandy areas and sediment in wading areas along the shoreline of Jack of Club Tailings Beach and Visitor Centre Beach in the District of Wells. Please see the attached map for more…

  • Prince George home to renewable diesel refinery, a first in Canada…

    PRINCE GEORGE Friday, June 16, 2023 | 4:17 pm British Columbia’s clean fuel goals and vision of a low-carbon future have come into sharper focus now that Canada’s first stand-alone renewable diesel refinery has completed construction and will soon begin production. The announcement was made on Friday, June 16, 2023, by the Province and Tidewater Renewables.…