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Online child sexual abuse and exploitation is not slowing down…
While reports of online child exploitation rose dramatically during the COVID pandemic, which caused many to stay in their homes, police have since seen that upward trend continue. The sad truth is, there are people that use the internet to victimize and exploit youth. Our children are continually being targeted online, and it is important…
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The Police Dogs of British Columbia – Hooch
Each month the BC RCMP will feature a police dog from around the province including the Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS) which includes partners from the Abbotsford, Delta, New Westminster, Port Moody and West Vancouver Police departments. This month, the BC RCMP is featuring Hooch in its monthly Police Service Dog (PSD)…
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Cat 2 & 3 fires banned in PG Fire Centre beginning Thursday, May 11…
PRINCE GEORGE Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 12:07 pm Effective at 12:00 pm (noon) on Thursday May 11, 2023, Category 2 and Category 3 open burning is prohibited across the Prince George Fire Centre. This prohibition remains in force until the earlier of 12:00 noon PDT on Sunday October 15, 2023 or until the Order…
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Building code changes support B.C.’s zero-carbon targets…
VICTORIA Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 9:36 am New changes to the Province’s building code will ensure cleaner, more efficient buildings are built in line with B.C.’s commitment to zero-carbon new construction by 2030. “New energy-efficiency regulations are a key measure to help British Columbia meet our CleanBC 2030 goals,” said George Heyman, Minister of…
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May is High Risk Driving month in BC
BC NEWS Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 8:10 am The month of May marks the beginning of increased traffic on British Columbia roadways and, with more road users, the potential for an increase in collisions. To save lives, May is identified as High Risk Driving month and police across BC are conducting enhanced enforcement to…
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Investment creates 3,000 tech-learning spaces in B.C…
VICTORIA Monday, May 8, 2023 | 12:02 pm More students will have access to in-demand programs as 3,000 more technology-relevant spaces become available in the public post-secondary education system. Spaces will include a range of areas, including cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, life sciences, creative tech, clean tech and agritech. The new student spaces are…
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Parks and Trails closed within Prince George due to high river levels…
PRINCE GEORGE Monday, May 8, 2023 | 11:44 am Several local parks and trails are closed this week due to seasonal flooding of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. The affected areas are: Cottonwood Island Nature Park Paddlewheel Park Heritage River Trail from Cameron Street to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Residents are asked to stay away…
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Police ask public for assistance following suspicious occurrence in Chetwynd…
CHETWYND Monday, May 8, 2023 | 9:30 am The Chetwynd RCMP is asking for the public’s help after a suspicious occurrence on Saturday near Rotary Park soccer fields… Police say just after 5 PM on May 6, 2023, a young woman was seen entering a trail and wooded area near Rotary Park, south of the…
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🔆 No significant rain forecast for the next week or so for BC Peace region…
FORT ST. JOHN Sunday, May 7, 2023 | 8:04 am. Updated at 6:10 pm on May 7, 2023. UPDATE: A light rainshower is over the Fort St. John region this Sunday evening! That 30 percent chance turned into something good. There’s a few days this week with 30 percent chance once again! Any little bit…
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Flood Watch issued for Upper Fraser River…
PRINCE GEORGE SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 | 3:46 PM UPDATE – North InteriorFlood Watch – Upper Fraser (NEW), Middle Fraser tributaries, Nazko, West Road, Quesnel RiverHigh Streamflow Advisory – Prince George plateau tributaries (UPDATED)— Weather Synopsis:An upper trough pattern persists this weekend and into early next week. Shower activities will continue under this pattern. For…
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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…
