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  • ⚠️ UPDATED… Severe storms possible Wednesday afternoon and evening…

    UPDATE 1: Severe thunderstorms are possible for the Central Interior and BC North this afternoon and into tonight. Remember that a Watch is issued when it is favourable for severe weather to develop throughout the day. A Warning is issued when severe weather is imminent and in the area stated within the warning criteria. As…

  • B.C. shifts to Step 3 of restart plan…

    With British Columbians achieving nearly 80% adult Dose 1 vaccine coverage and COVID-19 case counts continuing to decline, the Province is safely moving to Step 3 of its four-step restart plan on July 1, 2021. “British Columbians have stepped up at every stage throughout this pandemic,” said Premier John Horgan. “We’ve helped our neighbours stay…

  • ⚠️ Campfire ban across B.C. beginning Wednesday at noon…

    Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia. This prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 15, 2021, or until the order is rescinded. The provincial weather forecast calls for record-breaking high temperatures throughout…

  • Officer injured after knife was thrown…

    DAWSON CREEK, BC: An officer is recovering from injuries after a knife was hurled during an incident at a local apartment building… Police say on June 24, 2021, the Dawson Creek RCMP was dispatched to an incident involving a man under the mental health act… Police say the complainant reported her brother was livestreaming himself…

  • ⚠️ Dole branded Blueberries sold at Save-On Foods recalled…

    Recall details Ottawa, June 25, 2021 – Save-On-Foods LP is recalling Dole brand Fresh Packed Blueberries from the marketplace due to possible Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. What you should do If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor. Check to see if you have…

  • Fires prohibited in Prince George Fire Centre jurisdiction…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, June 25, 2021, Category 2 and Category 3 open burning will be prohibited through the Prince George Fire Centre’s (PGFC) jurisdiction. The current forecast for the PGFC’s jurisdiction area is calling for elevated temperatures through the weekend and into early next week, causing increased fire…

  • 🐛 Looking to get some nature this weekend?..

    With a heat wave expected this weekend it might be a good time to get away from the heat the city and head out to a nature park! Goodsir Nature Park on the Old Summit Lake Rd has reported that the number of visitors has declined compared to this time last year. Below is a…

  • Water system maintenance on Ospika Boulevard…

    The City of Prince George is conducting an operation to replace a broken valve on a water main on Ospika Boulevard between Tyner Boulevard and Davis Road. The valve and water main were installed in 1997. Crews are also using the opportunity to upgrade the water infrastructure at the site to improve water service for…

  • ⚠️ Overdose Alert: Prince George

    There has been an increase in overdose events in Prince George. The reported substance is DARK PURPLE, sold as “down or fentanyl”. COOKS UP ALMOST BLACK.This substance is highly toxic and may also be known as “Fire”. For your safety: Get overdose prevention, recognition, and response training; carry naloxone. Don’t use alone. Make a plan and…

  • Search suspended for missing senior…

    QUESNEL, BC: The search for a missing senior in the backcountry has been suspended… On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Quesnel RCMP received a report that 69 year-old Norman Lawrence had headed out to the Naver Creek area to sight in a rifle. He failed to return. RCMP, along with Search and Rescue teams from throughout…

  • Alberta man missing after going over Isaac Falls unintentionally…

    QUESNEL, BC: An Alberta man is missing and presumed to have drowned after he missed the exit point to Isaac Falls on Tuesday… Police members from the Wells RCMP were advised of a missing person who was last seen kayaking on the Bowron Lake Chain. The 60-year old Alberta man failed to arrive at the…

  • Quesnel RCMP investigating suspicious death on Front Street…

    Front Street has since reopened. — QUESNEL, BC: Front Street in Quesnel is currently closed following a suspicious death of a man… Police say during the overnight at 2:48 AM, officers were called to the 200 Block of Front Street for a report of shots fired. Once on scene, police located a 46-year-old man in…

  • Four arrested following targeted shooting on Westwood Drive…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Four suspects were arrested on Sunday (June 20) following a shots fired incident on Westwood Drive… Police say at 8:30 AM, the Prince George RCMP received a report of shots fired near a residence on the 3800 block of Westwood Drive. Officers immediately attended the area and began searching for suspects who…

  • 🌞 Heat wave to last until next week if forecast pans out…

    Ended as of July 3, 2021. — UPDATE: A heat warning is in effect beginning Friday. Click here for full details. As of June 23. — Hot, sticky weather is in the forecast for much of Central and Northern B.C. this coming weekend and well into next week. Not complaining that summer has arrived after…

  • Joint statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day…

    Premier John Horgan and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following statement marking National Indigenous Peoples Day: “On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the leadership, resilience and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples throughout British Columbia and across Canada. It is a day to recognize the immense…