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🔥Coffee Creek wildfire blankets North Peace region in smoke…
FORT ST. JOHN Friday, May 5, 2023 | 10:09 am. Last updated on May 6, 2023 at 11:24 am. UPDATE: Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke will continue to dominate in the BC Peace Region this weekend with levels above 10+. Strong wind gusts will continue to blow thick smoke around the region. As…
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Minister’s statement on April Labour Force Survey…
VICTORIA Friday, May 5, 2023 | 8:40 am In the Prince George job market, the unemployment rate increased to 7.3 percent. Last year at this time, 53,000 people in Prince George were employed compared to 49,000 in April 2023. Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the…
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Category 2 fires prohibited in parts of the PG Fire Centre…
PRINCE GEORGE Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 6:45 pm Effective at 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday, May 5, 2023, Category 2 open burning is prohibited within the the Peace Forest District, Fort Nelson Forest District and the Robson Valley Fire Zone. This prohibition remains in force until the earlier of 12:00 noon PDT on June…
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UPDATE: Woman in serious condition after being violently assaulted…
PRINCE GEORGE Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 1:45 pm. UPDATED on May 11, 2023 at 1:49 pm. UPDATE: The woman found unconscious on May 4, 2023, has died. Her death is NOT a result of homicide or any other criminal act. Her injuries are from a medical issue. The BC Coroners Service is now investigating…
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🟢 🔥OPEN… Alaska Highway CLOSED north of Fort St. John due to wildfire…
FORT ST. JOHN Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 5:10 pm. Last updated at 12:08 pm on May 4, 2023. UPDATE 4: The name of the wildfire is now Coffee Creek Wildfire. It remains at an estimated 60 hectares in size. It is not threatening any structures at this time. Further updates to follow on this…
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Speed watch nabs 21 drivers on Ospika Blvd
PRINCE GEORGE Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 2:43 pm The Prince George RCMP was out conducting a speed watch campaign during the noon hour on April 26… For this campaign RCMP chose Ospika Blvd and during the 2 hour event, officers pulled over 20 drivers for speeding and one for excessive speed. “In the two…
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Dawson Creek RCMP investigating brazen daytime shooting…
DAWSON CREEK Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 2:25 pm Police in Dawson Creek are currently investigating a shooting that occurred during the noon hour Tuesday… Police say multiple calls came in regarding a shooting between two vehicles in the Mile 0 Trailer Park on 118th Ave. Witnesses say suspects in two different vehicles, a black…
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Communities along Fraser River benefit from increased flood resilience…
VICTORIA Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 8:19 am People and communities along the Fraser River will be better protected from flooding with dike improvements, and enhanced flood-mitigation and watershed-restoration projects. “We know people living in the Fraser Valley are concerned about a repeat of the devastating November 2021 flooding, particularly as we expect more climate-related events in the…
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ARRESTED – WANTED – Jessica KRUPP…
FORT ST. JOHN Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 7:44 am. Last updated on May 30, 2023 at 4:48 pm. UPDATE: Jessica has been arrested as of May 30, 2023. – The Fort St. John RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted person… Wanted is Jessica KRUPP, 27. KRUPP is wanted on…
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Changes to Strata Property Regulation expand exemptions to 55+ bylaws…
VICTORIA Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 8:02 am Changes to the Strata Property Regulation will ensure that people living in stratas with 55+ age restrictions will be able to stay in their homes even if their family structure changes. “Starting a family is a big decision and big change for many people, and that shouldn’t…
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New action plan helps people get skills for in-demand jobs…
VICTORIA Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 7:57 am The Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan will help thousands of people get the skills they need to succeed in the changing economy and help close the skills gap many businesses are facing. “Our economy is growing and innovating quickly,” said Premier David Eby. “Work is…
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Old Fire Hall #1 to be demolished in May…
PRINCE GEORGE Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 4:21 pm Demolition of the old Fire Hall #1 on 7th Avenue will begin this month. The old building next to City Hall will be torn down on May 21. Four-way traffic lights will also be installed at the intersection of Dominion Street and 7th Avenue in the coming…
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Single vehicle crash claims one life north of Prince George…
PRINCE GEORGE Monday, May 1, 2023 | 12:29 pm Police are sending out a safe driving reminder following a fatal crash on April 27… Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle crash near Salmon Valley just before midnight on Thursday. Upon arrival, responding officers found the sole occupant of the vehicle deceased. Investigation…
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Two structure fires over the weekend in Prince George…
PRINCE GEORGE Monday, May 1, 2023 | 9:15 am Two structure fires over the weekend caused over $50,000 worth of damage… The first fire was on the 1700 block of Redwood Street in the Gateway. A detached garage with a carport was fully engulfed in flames upon fire crew arrival. Thick black smoke filled the…
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Public urged to use caution when outdoor burning in Prince George Fire Centre…
FORT ST. JOHN Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 2:22 pm BC Wildfire Service is responding to several incidents in the Peace River Region, including G70124 located north of Highway 29 and Moberly Lake. This incident is approximately 50 hectares in size and highly visible from the highway. A grass fire near Taylor, BC, south of…
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