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University Hospital of Northern BC reinstating facility-wide COVID-19 measures…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: University Hospital of Northern BC – Prince George is implementing full COVID-19 safety measures throughout the facility, in light of declared outbreaks on two inpatient units, and general rates of local COVID-19 activity. Enhanced outbreak control measures are already in place on the Primary Care Medical, and Internal Medicine Units in response…
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Road rage incident leads to arrest…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: An extreme case of road rage led to the arrest of a driver Wednesday night. Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received a complaint of a road rage incident on the 6700 block of the Hart Highway. Frontline members learned that two drivers got into…
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October is Drive Relative to Conditions Month…
As summer and autumn fade from our rear view mirrors, BC Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to be prepared for the changing driving conditions as the winter months near. October is Drive Relative to Conditions month in BC and police will be out in force throughout the province stopping drivers and checking vehicles to ensure motorists are…
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Police seize over $30,000 in cash and illicit drugs…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: While on patrol, the Downtown Safety Unit noticed some suspicious activity that resulted in the seizure of over $30,000 in illicit drugs and cash. On Friday, September 24, 2021, members of the Prince George RCMP’s Downtown Safety Unit were on routine patrol on the 1500 block of Victoria Street when they observed…
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Youth to help shape the future of B.C. through new council…
VICTORIA, BC: The next generation of B.C.’s leaders will have a new platform to help shape government policy and priorities through the creation of the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council. The council, which will be made up of youth 14 to 26, will provide direct and ongoing feedback to Brittny Anderson, the Premier’s special adviser on youth, on…
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Feedback invited on future of Taylor Bridge…
People are invited to learn more about the Taylor Bridge crossing and provide input into the future of the bridge at virtual open houses on Oct. 13 and Oct. 21, 2021. Anyone interested can visit the website to learn more about the project, register to participate in one of the open houses and access an online…
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Recall Notice: Two lots of Advil Cold & Sinus
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare ULC (GSK) is recalling two lots of Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night Convenience Pack (one lot of 18 caplet boxes and one lot of 36 caplet boxes) due to a labelling error on blister packs. The foil backing on the blister pack is rotated upside down and misaligned, so the nighttime caplets…
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More supportive homes coming soon for people in Prince George…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Province, through BC Housing, is leasing the Knights Inn in Prince George to provide 44 supportive homes. “By leasing the Knights Inn, there will be 44 more supportive homes for people living outside or in emergency shelters,” said David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. “We know there’s an…
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New investments in BC Parks create more access to nature…
VICTORIA, BC: Millions of people headed out to B.C.’s provincial parks this year to experience the very best that nature has to offer. The record number of visitors is resulting in new investments to make the future BC Parks experience even better. More than 3.1 million campers stayed in provincial parks during the 2021 camping…
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Time to Shift Into Winter for those who travel along most BC Highways…
With cold-weather season approaching, drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that B.C.’s annual winter tire requirements are in effect. As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, winter tires are mandatory for all vehicles on most British Columbia highways to increase travel safety until spring. Winter tires are required for travel on: all highways in the North;…
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Expanded health, safety measures for K-12 students…
VICTORIA, BC: Government is updating its K-12 education health and safety guidelines to require masks for kindergarten to Grade 3 students. “In-person learning is crucial for the social and educational well-being of students. The health and safety guidelines in our schools were developed under the guidance and direction of the Public Health Office (PHO) and…
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B.C. students have more opportunities to train for in-demand health-care jobs…
KELOWNA, BC: British Columbians looking for rewarding health-care careers now have access to a state-of-the-art learning environment with Okanagan College’s new Health Sciences Centre, which opened to students this semester. “If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s how essential health-care workers are to our province,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “We know B.C. needs…
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Chetwynd woman charged following serious crash in Prince George in late 2020…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The driver of a stolen vehicle that caused a three-vehicle collision in October 2020 pleaded guilty in court this month… Chetwynd resident Jocelyn Rae Rose Wood, 35, pleaded guilty to three separate charges stemming from a motor vehicle incident that occurred on October 28, 2020. Ms. Wood was sentenced with the following:…
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❗Northern Health issues Overdose Alert for Prince George…
There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Prince George. The reported substance is green and chalky. This substance is highly toxic, causes heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses are happening when the substance is smoked and injected. For your safety Get overdose prevention, recognition, and…
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Toxic illicit drug supply claims lives of 184 British Columbians in July…
VICTORIA, BC: More than 1,200 people have died as a result of toxic drugs in the first seven months of 2021, according to the latest preliminary reporting from the BC Coroners Service. “The deaths of another 184 of our community members in July is a stark reminder of the tragic and unrelenting trajectory of this…
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