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…

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…

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…

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…

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! 🎄🎁

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…