Category Archives: 2019
Distracted driving behind Highway 16 crash near New Hazelton
RCMP say distracted driving caused a serious crash east of New Hazelton Wednesday night. Police and emergency crews were called out around 8:50 when an east-bound pickup crossed the centre line of Hig...
Apr 11, 2019
Crash closes Highway 16 east of New Hazelton
Highway 16 was closed east of New Hazelton due to a crash Wednesday night. According to the transportation ministry, a serious collision shut down the route in both directions approximately 13 km east...
Apr 10, 2019
Bella Coola RCMP seek information about 2015 sinking in local harbour
Bella Coola RCMP are asking for help as they investigate the sinking of vessel nearly four years ago. Investigators say the Pacific Grizzly was moored in Bella Coola harbour when it mysteriously sank ...
Apr 10, 2019
Commission report on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls complete
The much-anticipated report on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will be released in June. The four-person commission has completed the document, but the federal government has agreed to...
Apr 10, 2019
Prince George RCMP looking for wanted man
Prince George RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a wanted man. 40 year-old Keith Christopher Lundy is wanted on a warrant for driving while prohibited. Lundy is described as a Caucasian ma...
Apr 10, 2019 Keith Christopher Lundy, provided by RCMP
Spring melt could be extremely early
The BC River Forecast Centre says the spring melt could be extremely early this year. Officials say current weather and melt conditions aren't typically seen for another two to six weeks from now. And...
Apr 10, 2019
New technology to make recording catches easier for sport fishers
New technology will make it easier for sport fishers to report and record their catch. Beginning next season, the DFO will be going digital, making reliable catch data more easily attainable. Under th...
Apr 10, 2019
Former Burns Lake mayor intends to enter guilty plea relating to charges of sex assault against minors
According to the BC Prosecution Service, a former Burns Lake mayor is set to enter a guilty plea relating to sex assault charges. Luke Strimbold, who served as the community's mayor from 2011-2016, is...
Apr 10, 2019
Prince George RCMP thwart multiple bike theft attempts
RCMP in Prince George thwarted two would-be bike thieves yesterday. On attempt occured near 15th Avenue and Central Street when a bike was briefly left unlocked. A second attempt led to the arrest of ...
Apr 10, 2019
High recycling contamination could mean fines for Smithers residents
Efforts to reduce recycling contamination in Smithers could lead to hefty fines for residents. During their most recent audit in January, the town's recycling contamination rate was measured at 17 per...
Apr 10, 2019