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Failing to stop for police has consequences…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: BC Highway Patrol in Dawson Creek is reminding all drivers that there are consequences for failing to stop for police. At a minimum, Section 73(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act of BC stipulates a fine of $138 plus 3 points for failing to stop when signalled/requested by police. In more serious cases…
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Vaccine card enhances confidence, increases safety at B.C. events…
VICTORIA, BC: The Province is launching the BC Vaccine Card, a digital or printed document that shows the stage cardholders are at in their COVID-19 vaccine progress. The BC Vaccine Card will allow vaccinated people to conveniently and securely show their proof of vaccination at higher-risk social and recreational events and settings when new COVID-19…
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Police seek Wanted Man…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP is requesting the public’s help in locating a wanted man… Earl James Fargo Lerat, 39 years-old, is wanted for two counts of driving while prohibited. Mr. Lerat is described as: Indigenous male 5’7″ 201 lbs. Black hair Brown eyes Any other details: tattoo on right arm of skulls…
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Maximum allowable rent increase capped at 1.5% for 2022…
VICTORIA, BC: B.C.’s maximum allowable rent increase amount for 2022 is being set at 1.5%, based on inflation. This increase cannot take effect prior to Jan. 1, 2022. If landlords choose to increase rent, they must provide a full three months’ notice to tenants using the correct notice of rent increase form. To support British…
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New health measures introduced for Northern Health region…
Northern Health (NH) is introducing new public health orders covering the entire Northern Health region to manage COVID-19 activity. Effective at 12:01 AM Tuesday September 7, 2021: New NH orders: Personal gatherings in your home – one additional family or 5 guests Personal gatherings outside your home – maximum 50 people Indoor events – have…
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New parking app offers off-street parking users on-the-spot payment and renewal options…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The City of Prince George is offering residents a new and more convenient way to pay for off-street parking. Starting today, September 1, drivers can download the Hotspot Parking mobile app and use it to pay for daily and hourly off-street parking in City lots and parkades and add extra parking time…
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IIO BC investigating Quesnel RCMP actions following the death of a man…
QUESNEL, BC: The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Quesnel where one man has died. On August 31, at approximately 3:30 a.m., RCMP officers in Quesnel conducted a check on a vehicle that was parked in a parking lot at the 400-block of Carson…
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More than 1,000 British Columbians lost to toxic illicit drugs in first half of 2021…
VICTORIA, BC: At least 1,011 lives were lost to suspected illicit drug toxicity in B.C. between January and June 2021, according to data released by the BC Coroners Service. “The deaths of more than 1,000 British Columbians in the first six months of 2021 is a tragic reminder that the toxic illicit drug supply remains…
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Targeted shooting at “tent city” in Prince George sends one person to hospital…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Police are currently investigating a shooting at the “tent city” homeless camp in the lower Patricia Blvd area of Prince George… Police say shortly after 3:00 AM, officers responded to a report of shots fired near 5th Avenue and Ottawa Street. When members arrived at the “tent city,” they located one female…
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New website provides updates on Cariboo roads…
QUESNEL, BC: A new website has launched to help people stay up to date on the work being done to recover from major slides and road washouts. The Cariboo Road Recovery Projects website will address the transportation impacts at 10 major locations, including Soda Creek-Macalister Road, Quesnel Hydraulic Road and Kersley-Dale Landing Road. “The Cariboo has…
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Police seek Wanted Man out of Chetwynd…
CHETWYND, BC: The Chetwynd RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a Wanted man… At about 5:30 PM on August 18, officers were advised that Devon Myles LINDSTROM was seen at a local business in the community. Chetwynd RCMP consider LINDSTROM a dangerous man. When officers managed to catch up with LINDSTROM, while…
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Have you seen Donald Malbeuf?..
PRINCE GEORGE BC: Police are requesting the public’s help in locating an elderly man that has not been seen since Friday. On Saturday, August 21, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle on the Table FSR near Wooyadilinka Creek, north of Prince George. The vehicle was registered to 77-year-old Donald…
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Health, safety remain top priority for return to campus…
VICTORIA, BC: Students, faculty and staff at B.C.’s colleges and universities are being supported to come back together for in-person learning this fall with added health and safety measures ordered by the provincial health officer. A new mask mandate for college and university campuses follows the announcement that B.C. will be introducing a proof-of-vaccine requirement…
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😷 Mask mandate to reduce transmission, protect people in public spaces…
VICTORIA, BC: Masks will once again be mandatory in all public spaces beginning on Wednesday across British Columbia… — As of Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as B.C. prepares for the fall and respiratory illness season. A new…
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B.C. launches proof of vaccination to stop spread of COVID-19…
Starting Sept. 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required in B.C. for people attending certain social and recreational settings and events. This important step will continue to increase the vaccination rate across the province and provide confidence to fully vaccinated people that those around them are also fully vaccinated. “Vaccines are our ticket to…
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