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Traffic disruptions on Ospika to allow for utility operation…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Travellers along Ospika Boulevard near Opie Crescent and 22nd Avenue may experience delays and traffic congestion starting this week due to the installation of a sanitary sewer line and water services as part of a construction project. Ospika will be reduced to one lane in both directions near the site from 6:00am…
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Fort St. James RCMP concerned about overdose cases in the community…
FORT ST. JAMES, BC: Police in Fort St. James are making a public health announcement as members are concerned about the number of overdose cases in the community and surrounding areas… Police and BC Emergency Health Services have responded to numerous overdoses, most notably attending 2 calls for service in one day at the same…
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Woman could face charges following weapons incident at a Tree Camp…
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC: On Monday, May 10, 2021, officers from Williams Lake were called to a tree plant camp at the 2200 Block of Beaver Lake Road near McLeese Lake, BC… It was reported that a person at the camp had a firearm and was chasing another person. Police immediately responded to the area and…
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Male arrested following single gunshot in downtown Prince George…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Police are currently investigating an early morning report of a gunshot in the downtown area of the city… Police say at 5:21 AM on May 11, 2021, officers received a report of a single gunshot heard near the 1000 block of 6th Avenue. The witness stated she also heard what sounded like…
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B.C.’s paid sick leave will support workers, reimburse businesses…
VICTORIA, BC: Workers will soon have access to a made-in-B.C. paid sick leave program that will support workers to stay home when they are sick during the pandemic and afterward, including permanent paid sick leave, as a result of legislation tabled Tuesday, May 11, 2021. To better support workers during the pandemic, amendments to the…
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Coast Mountain College construction projects bring jobs to Terrace…
TERRACE, BC: Students are not the only ones to benefit from three major construction projects at Coast Mountain College. An estimated 318 jobs have been created locally on work to build 108 student housing beds, a library renovation and a renewed, more accessible academic and registration hub. “These projects will not only deliver upgraded learning…
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Police in Williams Lake seek Wanted female…
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC: The Williams Lake RCMP is requesting the public’s help in locating a woman wanted for theft, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and driving while prohibited. Police are looking for Marion Louise Billy, 39 years old. Marion Louise Billy is described as: First Nations female 39 years-old 5’1″ Medium build…
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Pregnant women in B.C. can safely get COVID-19 vaccine…
VICTORIA, BC: All pregnant people who are age 16+ are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a priority population through B.C.’s Immunization Plan. “All Health Canada-approved vaccines are safe and effective, and I encourage everyone to register and receive their vaccine as soon as they are eligible. Today, this includes people who are…
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Northern Development approves over $1.3 million for projects through its Community Development programs…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Northern Development announced today that it has approved funding for several projects totalling more than $1.3 million throughout central and northern B.C… At their April 28 meeting, the Trust’s board of directors approved the following projects: $144,111 was approved for the City of Quesnel for the construction of a bike park with rental…
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Historic collection from the Klondike Gold Rush gifted to UBC in $2.5M donation…
UBC alumnus and Canadian telecommunications icon, Philip B. Lind, CM, has donated $2.5 million to UBC. This gift is comprised of the Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection, an unparalleled rare book and archival collection, dating from the Klondike Gold Rush (1894–1904), and financial support to ensure it is preserved and made available to the…
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Runner assaulted in College Heights…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Police are currently looking for information after a woman was assaulted while jogging last week… On April 30, officers received a report that at approximately 10:30 PM that night, an unknown male assaulted a woman while she was out for a run. The victim stated she was running in the area of…
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Tourism development in the North grows with StrongerBC investment…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Twelve new destination and tourism infrastructure developments are underway in the northern B.C. tourism region with support from the Province. “We know recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for businesses and people in the tourism sector are critically important. This fund creates new tourism infrastructure, which will help the sector recover, create local…
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Search warrants lead to seizure of drugs and weapons…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Six people were arrested last week following two search warrants… Police say on April 28, 2021, frontline members from the Prince George RCMP executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants. At approximately 11:00 AM on April 28, 2021, frontline members from B Watch executed back-to-back search warrants in the…
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Vaccine bookings to begin for 50+ over the next week…
VICTORIA, BC: Everyone in the 50 years and older (born 1971 or earlier) registered to get a COVID-19 vaccine will be receiving an email or text notification in the coming week inviting them to book an appointment, as the Province’s age-based program moves ahead. People must be registered through B.C.’s Get Vaccinated system to get…
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Statement from the BC RCMP regarding travel restriction enforcement…
Earlier this month the BC Provincial Government announced a ban on non-essential travel between three regional zones in British Columbia. This morning they expanded on this announcement by authorizing police to conduct road checks on travel corridors between the regions. The checks, as outlined in the provincial government announcement, are specifically intended to help limit…
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