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  • LOCATED… Have you seen 14 year-old Melvin Henyu-Rinsma?…

    Located. As of January 20, 2022. Photos have been removed. — PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing teen who has not been seen since Monday, January 17, 2022… Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Melvin Henyu-Rinsma. Melvin was last seen at school…

  • Telus launches low cost internet services for BC Seniors…

    VANCOUVER, BC: TELUS is proud to launch its Internet for Good® for Seniors program providing low-income seniors in British Columbia and Alberta receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) access to high-speed Internet starting at $9.95 a month. This expansion comes as more than 33 per cent of Canadian seniors reported that their mental health has declined since the onset…

  • Have you seen Michael Troy Underhill?..

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing man not seen since before Christmas… Family of Michael Troy Underhill contacted the Prince George RCMP at the beginning of January, with concern that they had not heard from him over the Christmas holidays. This is unusual for Mr.…

  • Simon Fraser Bridge is getting a makeover…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Work will begin this month on an upgrade to the southbound Simon Fraser Bridge, extending the life of this important highway connection for people in Prince George and around the region. The upgrade to the southbound bridge will include a full deck replacement and strengthening of the truss. The bridge’s north abutment…

  • Located… Have you seen Tori Antosko?..

    UPDATE: RCMP say the 42 year-old has been located safe. As of January 17. Photos have been removed from the story. — PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing person whom family has not heard from in several weeks. Tori Michelle Antosko, 42-years old, has not…

  • Support for B.C. farmers’ markets to grow, operate in emergencies…

    Farmers’ markets in the province are receiving funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia to help cover the costs to expand local food and beverage sales, and operate during emergencies. “With the floods and wildfires in B.C. this past year, farmers’ markets give us a chance to directly support our local farmers, who, despite…

  • ICBC urging northern B.C. drivers to use caution in winter conditions…

    NORTHERN BC: With very low temperatures and snow forecasted, ICBC is urging northern B.C. drivers to help keep our roads safe by adjusting their driving and ensuring their vehicle is ready for the road conditions. Each year in the north central region, the number of crashes due to driving too fast for the conditions more…

  • Home Owner Grant helps people with property taxes

    VICTORIA, BC: B.C.’s Home Owner Grant threshold is set at $1.975 million for 2022, ensuring 92% of residential properties are covered by the grant that lowers the amount of property taxes people pay on their principal residence. Homeowners in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and Capital Regional districts may be eligible for as much…

  • Workforce will benefit from five paid sick days beginning Jan. 1…

    VICTORIA, BC: Employers and workers throughout B.C. are reminded that, as of Jan. 1, 2022, eligible employees are entitled to a minimum of five paid sick days each year if they have worked at the organization for at least 90 days. More than one million workers could immediately benefit as B.C. becomes the first province in…

  • City crews work through holidays to clear roads…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Staff with the City of Prince George have completed the clearing of roads and sidewalks after the City received about half a metre (50cm) of snow in a week. On December 22, the City issued a Heavy Snowfall Declaration after about 35cm of snow fell in a 24-hour period. Through the Christmas…

  • Tragic fire on Burden Street in Prince George…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit is currently investigating an arson that resulted in one death. On Saturday, December 25, 2021, just before noon, Frontline members from the Prince George RCMP responded to a complaint of a residential fire on the 600 block of Burden Street. The investigation quickly determined it…

  • Happy Holidays! 🎄

    From us all at PJXM News, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas weekend! If there are special weather and road condition updates we’ll continue to provide those details but all other police related news will be back on Wednesday or Thursday of next week! Have fun and stay safe! 🎄🎁

  • ⚠️ Prepare for the upcoming deep freeze…

    A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills is expected. Location: Bulkley Valley, Lake District, Mackenzie, Mcgregor, Pine Pass, Chilcotin, Cariboo – north including Quesnel, Prince George, Stuart – Nechako, Lakes District and B.C. North Peace River. Time Span: Friday night to Tuesday morning. Remarks: A very cold arctic ridge of high pressure will settle…

  • Williams Lake RCMP investigating a homicide in Esk’etemc…

    WILLIAMS LAKE, BC: A man is facing second degree murder charges following a death in a community southwest of Williams Lake… The North District Major Crime Unit (ND MCU) has been called to investigate the death of a young woman in Esk’etemc, located in Alkali Lake region. On Monday, December 20, 2021 officers of the…

  • Snowmobile restrictions to aid caribou recovery in South Peace…

    DAWSON CREEK, BC: To help support the recovery of caribou populations, the B.C. government has placed restrictions on the use of snowmobiles in selected areas of the South Peace region that contain crucial caribou habitat. About 454,000 hectares of Crown land are closed to snowmobiles in 13 of 21 identified riding areas. However, riders can…