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No injuries reported following shooting incident in the VLA…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that took place over the weekend… Just before midnight on August 14, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received a report of gunshots at a residence on the 2100 block of Redwood Street. Frontline members immediately responded to the scene and upon arrival found a basement…
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Website launched for future commercial vehicle inspection facility in Terrace…
TERRACE, BC: Government is launching a website to provide project information for drivers who will be travelling near the planned commercial vehicle inspection station three kilometres east of Terrace. The website provides the public with an opportunity to review conceptual designs of the planned facility and a timeline of the project: www.gov.bc.ca/terracecvis It also includes information…
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Vanderhoof cadets receive VCDS Commendation…
VICTORIA, BC: Two air cadets from Vanderhoof, B.C. were presented with Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Commendations on Friday, August 13 at the Connaught Youth Centre in Prince George. Flight Corporal Hannah Kalyn and Corporal Gabriel Kalyn were recognized for their roles in assisting at a fire on April 26, 2021, at a neighbouring house.…
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Gymnasium in the works for Upper Halfway School…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: Students at Upper Halfway school in the Peace River North School District will soon have a gymnasium of their own. “Playing and team sports are vital to early development and learning, and help children develop life skills of teamwork and collaboration that will serve them throughout their lives,” said Jennifer Whiteside,…
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Plans further protect people living, working in long-term care…
Public Health is taking an important step to address recent breakthrough COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities, making it mandatory for all health-care workers in care homes to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 by Oct. 12, 2021. “We’ve made vaccination a top priority for long-term care and assisted living, with the vaccine campaign starting in…
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B.C. prepares for heat wave, thanks people for taking steps to help…
The Province is reaffirming to British Columbians that the health authorities, Emergency Management BC (EMBC) and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) remain geared up and ready to help people through another heat wave. Temperatures are again expected to rise in the next 24 to 48 hours, lasting until Sunday, Aug. 15. In this extraordinary heat,…
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Financial support, emergency feed available for B.C. farmers, ranchers…
VICTORIA, BC: The governments of B.C. and Canada are providing financial support for B.C. farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses through wildfires, record heat and prolonged drought in 2021. The support is being delivered through several programs to help sustain farmers’ and ranchers’ livelihoods, family farms and contributions to the province’s food security. “The B.C.…
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Located… Have you seen Hannah Cordelia Wilson?..
Located as of August 17, 2021. Photos have been removed. — PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The Prince George RCMP is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing person… On Sunday, August 8, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a missing person, 26-year-old Hannah Cordelia Wilson. Hannah was last heard from on August…
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Children 12 and under will soon ride free on B.C. public transit…
VICTORIA, BC: Starting Sept. 1, 2021, children 12 and under will be able to “Get on Board” any BC Transit or TransLink service for free as part of the provincial government’s commitment to efficient, reliable and affordable transit for families. “Free transit for children 12 and under makes life more affordable for families,” said Premier…
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Suspect arrested in connection to weekend homicide in Prince George…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Police in Prince George are currently investigating a homicide that took place over the weekend… Police say during the early the morning hours of August 7, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a deceased woman. Officers attended a residence on the 2000 block of 20th Avenue and located the…
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Have you seen Brian GORDON from Fort St. John?..
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: The Fort St. John RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man… Brian Gordon, 44, was last seen on July 31, 2021, in Fort St. John. Brian Gordon is described as: 5’9″ tall 160 lbs Indigenous Black hair Brown eyes Having a tattoo depicting an eagle on…
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Contract awarded for Highway 97 intersection safety improvements…
QUESNEL, BC: Work will start soon on a safety improvement project to make travel easier and safer for people on a section of Highway 97 at the south end of Quesnel. The contract for the project has been awarded to IDL Projects Inc. Work is slated to start in late August 2021. The project includes…
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Have your say on B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave…
British Columbians are invited to provide input into the development of made-in-B.C. permanent paid sick leave to support workers and protect workplaces. “One of the most critical lessons from the pandemic was the importance of people staying home when they are sick, to contain the spread of an illness and keep workplaces productive,” said Harry…
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B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 16 British Columbians…
VICTORIA, BC: Sixteen exceptional people will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition, Lt. Gov. Janet Austin, chancellor of the order, has announced. “As representative of the Crown in British Columbia and as Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia, I am delighted to welcome 16 new members…
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Enhancements Completed at Freeman Park…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Ball fans, athletes, and coaches rejoice! A popular local fastball park is receiving a retrofit to update bathroom facilities and replace dilapidated fencing. All three diamonds in Freeman Park have received new outfield fencing totalling about 600m. In addition, the washroom facilities and the trail in between the fields in the park…
