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Drive carefully Friday in the PG region…
Snow has made a return to the Prince George area this morning. Motorists are being advised to drive to the conditions of the road. Environment Canada says the snow will change over to rain later this morning with the system moving out this afternoon. Drive carefully! A Snowfall Warning is in effect for the Pine…
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Joint statement on International Women’s Day…
Premier John Horgan and Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement for International Women’s Day: “On International Women’s Day, we honour the many women, girls, Two-Spirit and non-binary people in our province who are so often the cornerstones of our families, neighbourhoods and communities. “This has been an incredibly difficult…
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Legislation will modernize passenger transportation, improve safety…
VICTORIA, BC: Government has tabled Bill 13, which would make permanent two requirements under the Passenger Transportation Act and further strengthen B.C.’s passenger-directed transportation industry. The Passenger Transportation Act applies to drivers of commercial vehicles that carry passengers, such as taxis, limousines and ride-hail vehicles. The new Bill 13, tabled on March 8, 2022, proposes amendments to the Passenger…
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Police currently investigating two separate incidents of gunshots…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Police are currently investigating two separate incidents of gunshots that occurred less than 12 hours apart in the city… Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Prince George RCMP received a report of gunshots heard on the 2100 block of Upland Street. Officers arrived on scene and confirmed that…
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Stealing park plaques pointless for perpetrators…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The City of Prince George is reminding would-be thieves that stealing the plaques off memorial park benches is not only extremely disrespectful, but also unprofitable. Metal signs can often be sold to businesses such as recyclers and scrap dealers, but the City has contacted all local authorized vendors and alerted them to…
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Vehicles damaged by fire at a Fort St. John car dealership…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: Police in Fort St. John are asking for the public’s help following an arson fire at a local car dealership Thursday morning… Police say on February 24 at 5:33 AM, officers were called to attend the Murray GM parking lot to investigate three vehicles reported to be on fire. When RCMP…
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Price Check: Four-in-five say they’ve changed food buying habits because of increasing costs…
As rising food prices take a bite out of Canadians’ budgets, new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds four-in-five changing up their household’s menu to keep up. While three-in-five (62%) are eating out less and one-quarter are drinking less alcohol, a significant segment of Canadians are making changes to what they put in…
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⚠️ Heavy Snow possible for Pine Pass region…
Potential for heavy snow and blowing snow with poor visibilities this evening. Sudden reduction in visibility due to snow and blowing snow. Strong gusty winds up to 50 km/h. Remarks: An Arctic front will blast through the Rockies late this afternoon and this evening. As the front moves through Pine Pass, heavy flurries and strong…
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Police respond to acts of violence on the Marten Forest Service Road near Houston…
HOUSTON, BC: Houston RCMP is presently investigating an incident where individuals allegedly engaged in a violent confrontation with employees of Coastal GasLink, and with attending police officers along the Morice River Forest Service Road near Houston, BC. On Thursday, February 17, 2022, shortly after midnight, Houston RCMP was called to the Marten Forest Service Road…
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$15,000 in cash and drugs seized from a home on Kelly Street…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP’s Street Crew Unit executed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act Warrant and located a significant amount of money and a quantity of illicit drugs earlier this month. Police say on February 2, 2022, the Prince George RCMP’s Street Crew Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)…
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City to host Olympic celebration event on February 26…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Two-time bronze medalist Meryeta O’Dine arrived to a hero’s welcome at Prince George Airport today, as the City of Prince George announced it will be hosting a Olympic celebration on February 26. The City will be honouring O’Dine, the first Prince George resident ever to win an Olympic medal, and all Prince…
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Impaired Stunt Driver arrested, police impound vehicle…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Prince George RCMP’s Municipal Traffic Unit apprehended an impaired driver after receiving several reports of dangerous driving behaviour in College Heights last week… Just before 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 10, 2022, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a dangerous driver in College Heights. A witness stated the vehicle was…
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One person arrested following House Fire in Fort St. John…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: One person has been arrested following an assault and house fire on the 269 Road Wednesday night… Police say on February 9, 2022, at 9:10 PM, the Fort St. John RCMP received a report that a homeowner had been assaulted by armed intruders and the home was set on fire shortly…
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City and Prince George RCMP unveil CCTV Registry to enhance public safety…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Residents and businesses have a new way they can help to improve public safety in Prince George with the launch of a new volunteer initiative brought forward by the City of Prince George and the Prince George RCMP. Starting today, residents can voluntarily register their surveillance recording cameras at www.princegeorge.ca/cctv in confidence with the…
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Police seeking information in shooting incident…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP is seeking information from the public about a shooting incident from last month… On January 21, 2022, the Prince George RCMP began an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred earlier that day. The investigation began at the hospital, where police responded to a report of man in…
