• Government of Canada Releases the Model Practice Standard for Medical Assistance in Dying to Ensure Consistent and Safe Practice in Canada…

    OTTAWA Medical assistance in dying (MAID) remains a complex and deeply personal issue for many Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the practice of MAID balances laws that give autonomy and freedom of choice for Canadians, a system that provides strong safeguards that protect those who may be vulnerable, and a…

  • Canada gains full access to Japanese beef market…

    OTTAWA For the first time in two decades, Japan is reopening its doors to Canadian processed beef. This accomplishment ushers in a new era for Canada and its second-largest market for beef and beef products: expanding market access for Canadian exporters – while also benefiting Japanese consumers who will have greater access to Canada’s high-quality…

  • Changes to Family Law Act will make it easier for separating couples…

    Proposed amendments to the Family Law Act will clarify the law around pets, property and pensions to better meet the modern-day needs of separating couples.  “Going through a separation or divorce can be an incredibly difficult experience,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “To help make life easier for couples going through a separation, we’re introducing…

  • Council awards Freedom of the City to Murry Krause…

    PRINCE GEORGE Former City Councillor Murry Krause was awarded Prince George’s Freedom of the City at the March 27 Council meeting. The Freedom of the City is the highest honour a municipality can bestow on a distinguished person or unit of the Canadian Armed Forces (or another nation). Krause’s contributions to civil society reach back…

  • Drug trafficking investigation results in large seizure of drugs…

    PRINCE GEORGE During the month of March 2023, Prince George RCMP’s Street Crew Unit executed two search warrants in support of a two-month long drug trafficking investigation. The search warrants were executed on the 1700-block of 17 Avenue and the 2600-block of Recplace Drive. During the searches, nearly 1400 grams of suspected fentanyl, 170 grams…

  • B.C. students set to improve cycling skills, confidence…

    VANCOUVER Thousands of students at elementary schools across B.C. are ready to improve their cycling safety and skills as the fourth year of Everyone Rides Grade 4-5 gets moving. “Learning confidence and safety skills while cycling will encourage a new generation to make environmentally friendly travel choices,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.…

  • Police investigate multiple vehicle purchases using stolen cheques…

    DAWSON CREEK The Dawson Creek RCMP has had several reports of cheque fraud in recent weeks and all appear to be related to each other. Police in Dawson Creek are sending out a reminder on accepting cheques as several residents have been scammed over recent weeks. Police say suspects will approach people who are selling…

  • 📌 Website updates today…

    Hello followers! Our website will be undergoing changes through the day as we test out a new layout for the top of our website page. Our blog roll will remain below the newest content. The updates are expected to continue for this week! We are not making any major changes to the layout of the…

  • British Columbians will get better highway cell coverage…

    Victoria The Province is supporting new cellular projects that will enable better safety for travellers along key transportation routes across British Columbia. “Access to cellular coverage is important when on the road, especially when travelling through remote and rural areas,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “With the Province’s investment in new cellular infrastructure, we’re…

  • More veterinarians coming for B.C. pet owners, farmers…

    Victoria The Province is permanently doubling the number of subsidized seats for B.C. veterinary students attending the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan. This investment is part of StrongerBC’s Future Ready plan, which works to remove barriers and open more opportunities for post-secondary education and skills training, so people can…

  • Public libraries see historic funding boost from Province…

    Victoria Public library users in communities throughout B.C. will benefit from modernized technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information through $45 million in provincial funding. “We love our local public libraries. They are a vital part of vibrant communities, delivering services we rely on every day,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal…

  • Police release photo of suspect vehicle involved in Fort St. John shots fired incident…

    FORT ST. JOHN Police continue their investigation into a shots fired incident in Fort St. John and are now asking for help to ID a vehicle… The suspect vehicle is described as a black or dark mid-2000 Volkswagen Jetta with what appears to be a dark front passenger side tire rim. If you can help…

  • Police investigating drive-by shooting in Fort St. John…

    FORT ST. JOHN Police in Fort St. John are currently investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early this morning. Police say on March 24, 2023 at 4:39 AM, officers received a report of shots fired at a residence on the 8600 block of 74th Street. When officers arrived on scene, members located numerous suspected bullet…

  • IIO BC is asking for witnesses to come forward following mental health incident on Hwy 97…

    The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia is seeking witnesses to last week’s mental health incident that took place on Hwy 97 south of Prince George… The IIO is asking any motorist who travelled through the intersection of Highway 97 and Willowcale Road—or who were stopped for the police interaction—on Thursday, March 16, 2023, between…

  • IIO BC notified following incident on Highway 97 south of Prince George…

    The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Prince George where one man has died. On March 16, 2023, at approximately 4:44 p.m., Prince George RCMP received a report of a distraught man who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. The man was located…