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Update: COVID-19 rebate cheques out by end of April…
ICBC is on track to mail out all 2.86 million cheques by the end of this month to customers eligible for a share of $600 million in COVID-19-related rebates. Two weeks ago, ICBC began mailing small batches of COVID-19 rebate cheques directly to eligible customers. Large-scale distribution through the vendor started April 6 and, as…
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RCMP warn the public about recent cases of cyberstalking…
QUESNEL, BC: The Quesnel RCMP is warning the public about several recent cyberstalking incidents targeting women in the community. Between March 30, 2021 and April 5, 2021, the Quesnel RCMP received three reports of a man who was using Facebook Marketplace and Quesnel Buy and Sell as platforms to have inappropriate conversations with women after…
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Relief funding coming for hard-hit businesses…
VICTORIA, BC: The B.C. government will provide more than $50 million to help the 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness centres affected by the March 30, 2021, provincial health orders. “We understand how greatly this group of businesses have been, and continue to be, impacted by the pandemic,” said Premier John Horgan. “This…
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Additional construction begins behind Mr. PG…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The local construction boom is continuing behind Mr. PG, where excavation has begun in preparation for the construction of two new apartment buildings that will together provide 137 housing units. The site, at 2620 RecPlace Drive, was sold by the City for just over $2 million earlier this year. The developer, Broadstreet Properties, also…
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Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment moves forward…
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC: People in Williams Lake and the Cariboo-Chilcotin are a step closer to an expanded, renovated Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) with Graham Design Builders LP selected as the project proponent. “The selection of a proponent is a big milestone as we are even closer to getting work started on this important hospital expansion…
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BC SPCA removes 38 neglected dogs from Kamloops-area breeder…
KAMLOOPS, BC: BC SPCA animal protection officers have removed 10 adult dogs and 28 puppies from the Kamloops area, . The miniature dachshunds were living in substandard and filthy conditions, in cages and other areas with excessive feces, high levels of ammonia from urine and surrounded by injurious objects. The dogs are poorly socialized and…
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Police in Dawson Creek seek Wanted male…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: The Dawson Creek RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a Wanted man… Police are looking for 38-year-old Derrick TURNER after he crashed the vehicle he was driving into the Fitness 4 Life building on 8th Street just before 10 PM on April 5. As a result of the crash,…
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Search warrants result in several arrests…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: The week of March 22–26, 2021, was a busy week for the Prince George RCMP’s Street Crew Unit, which executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrants… On March 23, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Prince George RCMP’s Street Crew Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) Warrant at…
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Upgraded Masich Place Stadium opens weeks ahead of other civic fields…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: While other city sport fields and ball diamonds have not quite yet awakened from their winter nap, starting today Masich Place Stadium is up and ready to go for the 2021 season – and it is full of all-new upgrades. One of the primary reasons for renovating and upgrading Masich Place Stadium…
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IIO BC investigating an incident out of Dawson Creek…
DAWSON CREEK, BC: The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Dawson Creek that resulted in injury to two women. Just before 10:00 p.m. on April 5, 2021, frontline officers from the Dawson Creek RCMP were called to a report of a possible impaired driver.…
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RECALL NOTICE: Face masks that contain graphene may pose health risks…
Product: Face masks labelled to contain graphene or biomass graphene. Issue: There is a potential that wearers could inhale graphene particles from some masks, which may pose health risks. What to do: Do not use these face masks. Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada. Issue Products affected What you should do Issue Health Canada is advising Canadians…
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RCMP Boost and Bust project nabs over a dozen prolific thieves…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: During the week of March 22-26, 2021, members of the Prince George RCMP’s Downtown Safety Unit participated in a Boost and Bust project at Pine Centre Mall. The goal of this project was to target prolific thieves and shoplifters who cost the retail outlets thousands of dollars in lost revenue each month.…
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City waiving fees for restaurants to open temporary street patios…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: In an effort to help local restaurants, cafes, and pubs as they transition to outdoor food services, the City of Prince George is waiving all fees associated with temporary permitting requirements for the use of outdoor patios as they relate to the recent Public Health Orders from the Province. In addition, the…
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Impaired driver crashes pickup into building…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: A driver has been arrested following a single vehicle crash Tuesday evening… Police say on March 30, 2021 at 7:48 PM, officers received a report of a pickup that had crashed into a wall at a business near the intersection of 108th Street and 101st Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the Chevy…
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Inter-city bus operators, regional airports receive funding from Province…
VICTORIA, BC: Twenty inter-city bus operators and 55 regional airports are approved to receive funding to help them stay open and provide essential transportation services to British Columbians. “Our government is working to keep vital services operating during this unprecedented time, and this funding will help British Columbians – especially those in rural areas of…
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