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Vax for BC launches to get more people vaccinated, recognize pandemic heroes…
Working with health authorities throughout British Columbia, the Province is making it easier than ever for people to get vaccinated with the launch of Vax for BC, the next step in the Province’s campaign to help as many eligible people as possible get vaccinated. “With more than 80% of eligible people in B.C. vaccinated with…
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Three people arrested in relation to 2016 murder investigation…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Three people have been arrested in the 2016 murder investigation of Robert Milligan… Police say on July 23 and 24, 2021, members of the Serious Crime Unit arrested Cuyler AUBICHON, Kelly RICHET and Chris RUSSELL. Back on June 15, 2016, RCMP responded to a shooting in the 3600 block of Forrest Ave…
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New rules protect young workers…
VICTORIA, BC: New changes to employment standards will better protect young people at work by raising the general working age in British Columbia from 12 to 16 and defining the types of jobs appropriate for those under 16. These new rules bring British Columbia in line with international standards for children’s employment. They will come…
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Ended… UPDATED… Severe storms possible during the overnight and Wednesday…
UPDATE: Severe weather is still in the forecast for all day Wednesday and includes all of BC North and Prince George down to Williams Lake. As of 8:10 AM July 21. — The Prince George region could be in for more severe weather tonight as conditions are favourable for thunderstorms with heavy rain, intense lightning,…
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Business fire deemed suspicious on 20th Ave…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Just after 6:30 AM on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, the Prince George RCMP and other emergency services received a report of a fire at a business in the 1600 block of 20th Avenue in Prince George. Emergency crews attended the scene and found a portion of the building on fire. Although it is early…
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Police investigate animal cruelty case…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: On Friday, July 16, 2021, the Fort St. John RCMP received multiple complainants regarding a video posted on Facebook pertaining to animal cruelty regarding a cat… The Fort St. John RCMP viewed the recording that was posted to the public site and immediately recognized the person in the video from a…
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Road line painting nearly complete…
Over the past month, contracted crew working for the City of Prince George have been busy painting road symbols and markings onto streets throughout the city. Every year, crews repaint all of the City’s road lines, while over 900 symbols are painted each year in a three-year cycle. Most road line painting is expected to…
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Technical input requested for Taylor Bridge solutions…
TAYLOR, BC: The B.C. government is inviting stakeholders with technical interests in the Taylor Bridge on Highway 97 to apply to be a part of a new group that will discuss options for a long-term solution for the crossing. The bridge stakeholder group will provide technical input on industrial road use, municipal infrastructure plans, utility…
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B.C. acting to improve ambulance response times, support emergency workers…
The Province is strengthening B.C.’s ambulance system to ensure it is faster and more responsive to British Columbians, a better place to work for paramedics and dispatchers, and able to rapidly meet changing demands and needs through focused and direct leadership. “When we call for help, we need to know help is on the way,…
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Fire Rescue Services to conduct ‘live fire burning’ exercises this weekend…
People travelling on Highway 97 south of Prince George near the BCR Site over the weekend may see a lot of activity, including large, bright flames, as Fire Rescue crews from the City of Prince George and Regional District of Fraser Fort George undertake liquid propane gas training. Crews will be undergoing both theoretical and…
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Police seek Wanted Man after shooting victim shows up at local hospital…
MACKENZIE, BC: The Mackenzie RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a Wanted man following a shooting at a home last week… Police say on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 1:50 PM, officers were notified that a male victim had attended the hospital suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Investigation determined the incident…
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Campbell River RCMP wish to thank the local community…💐
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC: As many may have heard by this time, The Campbell River RCMP suffered a tragic loss this morning, July 8th, 2021. During an incident this morning in the 200 block of the South Island Highway, Police Service Dog Gator was stabbed and sadly succumbed to his injuries. Gator was born May 1st,…
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Largest sidewalk paving project of the year underway…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: This week, City crews are removing old, cracked, and upheaved sidewalks along 20th Avenue from Queensway to Maple Street. The 365-metre stretch is the City’s largest sidewalk construction project of the year. This week, City crews are removing old, cracked, and upheaved sidewalks along 20th Avenue from Queensway to Maple Street. The…
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Street closure for Downtown Summerfest Saturdays begins this weekend…
The City of Prince George will be closing 3rd Avenue to vehicular traffic between Dominion Street and Quebec Street on each of the next four Saturdays (July 10, 17, 24, and 31) for “Downtown Summerfest Saturdays,” which is being organized by Downtown Prince George. For information about Downtown Summerfest Saturdays, please visit www.downtownpg.com. Downtown Summerfest Saturdays…
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Police are seeking more information on a recent arson…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: On July 4, 2021 at 2:25 AM, the Prince George RCMP received a call for assistance from Prince George Fire Services at a church on the 3500 block of 5th Avenue near Union Street… Fire crews were at that location for a small fire on the outside of the building. “A fire…
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