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Youth suspect identified in threats call to local Fort St. John school…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: A youth suspect has been identified as the one responsible for a threats call to a local middle school in Fort St. John Thursday (June 17) afternoon… Police say at 1:15 PM, officers received a report of a threat to the safety of students and staff at the Bert Bowes Middle School located on 99th…
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Employer reimbursement program launches for COVID-19 paid sick leave…
VICTORIA, BC: Starting Thursday, June 17, 2021, employers can apply for reimbursement of wages paid to workers who have taken sick leave related to COVID-19. The temporary reimbursement program is retroactive to May 20, when legislation was passed, to ensure sick workers can stay home for up to three days without losing wages, while supporting…
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Canada and British Columbia invest over $8.8M to upgrade ten fire hall facilities…
Quesnel downtown and Northern Rockies Fire Rescue fire halls will be receiving funding for structural upgrades The safety and well-being of people are top priorities of the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Supporting local infrastructure during this extraordinary time will help create jobs, support local economies, and make our communities more inclusive and more…
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BC Conservation Service honours member who passed away while off-duty…
The Conservation Officer Service is heartbroken over the loss of one of our Conservation Officers. Today, with heavy hearts, the COS is extremely honoured to bring one of their very own home to his family so he may rest in peace within the traditional territory of his St’át’imc Nation. Tristan Montjoy, 24, was stationed in…
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Road construction continues throughout Prince George…
As anyone who has driven down 5th Avenue in the past week can attest, Prince George is in the middle of a big paving push. Eight operations to rehabilitation local roads began last week, starting with milling and preparation work. Note: timelines for all paving operations depend upon favourable weather conditions. This week, crews are…
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B.C. prepares to safely move to Step 2 of its restart plan…
Beginning on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, British Columbia will take the next step in safely bringing people back together, transitioning into Step 2 of BC’s Restart plan, including lifting restrictions on travel within B.C. “Thanks to our collective efforts and commitment to get vaccinated, we are ready to take another step forward in our careful restart,” said Premier John Horgan. “This next…
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City installing new crosswalk on Tyner Boulevard at Baker Road…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Crews with the City of Prince George started work this week to install a new crosswalk on Tyner Boulevard at the Baker Road/Gannett Road intersection. The new crosswalk will be a “rectangular rapid flashing beacon” design. This means that, in addition to the standard crosswalk pavement markings and signage, the new crosswalk…
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ICBC issues second COVID-19 rebate…
ICBC will issue a second COVID-19 rebate in recognition of lower claims costs due to fewer crashes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve been clear that any pandemic-related savings against ICBC’s bottom line will benefit customers,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “The good news is that ICBC is in a strong…
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ARRESTED… Steven MCPHEE wanted on several offences…
UPDATE… McPhee has been arrested. As of June 17, 2021. FORT ST. JOHN, BC: The Fort St. John RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a man Wanted on several offences… Police are looking for 52 year-old Steven MCPHEE as he is Wanted for Sexual Interference, Sexual Assault, Invitation to Sexual Touching and…
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Alberta man arrested following sex assault involving a child…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: An Alberta man has been arrested following a report of a sex assault involving a child last Thursday… Police say on June 3, 2021, officers were notified that a 7-year-old child disclosed to her parents that she was approached and touched inappropriately by a man unknown to her on Norwood Street and…
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🟢 Clear– Collision shuts down Massey Drive near Pine Centre…
— cleared Motorists be advised Massey Drive at Pine Centre road, under the overpass, is closed due to a vehicle incident. Detour using Pine Centre road. The incident appears to be minor. Expect delays. A semi truck and a pickup have collided under the overpass. – PJXM photo.
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Prohibited driver arrested after fleeing from RCMP…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Just after 12:30 AM on June 8, 2021, while on routine patrols, a member of the Prince George RCMP’s Municipal Traffic Services observed a vehicle traveling at 43km/h in a posted 70km/h zone. The member attempted a traffic stop on Highway 97 N near Northwood Pulpmill Road; however, instead of stopping for…
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Fort St. John man faces several charges after shootout with RCMP…
MERRITT, BC: A Fort St. John man has been charged in relation to a police involved shooting that occurred in Merritt earlier this week… Police say on June 6, RCMP officers in Merritt attempted to stop a truck that had allegedly failed to stop for police earlier the same day and had been involved in…
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New legislation moves B.C. toward inclusive universal child care
VICTORIA, BC: New child care legislation is building on the strong foundation that will bring an inclusive, universal early learning and child care system to B.C. families. The introduction of the early learning and child care (ELCC) act and the early childhood educators (ECEs) act recaptures the momentum of the original BC Child Care Act…
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🟡 Local State of Emergency has Ended for Farrell Street…
Earlier this afternoon, the City of Prince George notified the residents of Farrell Street next to Paddlewheel Park that the evacuation alert announced last week has been rescinded and the State of Local Emergency has been cancelled due to steadily receding water levels. According to measurements recorded by the Government of BC, the water level on the Fraser…
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