Category Archives: News
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
Williams Lake receives $100,000 in funding for wildfire fuel management
Williams Lake has been approved for 100 thousand dollars in provincial funding to reduce wildfire risks and impacts in the area. Funding comes from the province's new Community Resiliency Investment p...
Apr 10, 2019
Information session regarding Chamberlin Avenue rezoning to be held in Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert residents looking for information on the proposed rezoning of a Chamberlin Avenue property are in luck. James and Corrine Warburton are hosting an information session at the Lester Perfo...
Apr 10, 2019
Category 3 fires to be prohibited in Cariboo later this month
As of next Monday, category 3 open fires will no longer be permitted in the Cariboo Fire Centre's jurisdiction. Category 3 fires are any fire larger than 2 square metres, three or more burning piles u...
Apr 09, 2019
Prince George RCMP still searching for 2 of 4 suspects in shooting
Prince George RCMP are still on the lookout for 2 suspects following a Friday afternoon shooting. Initially police responded to reports of shots fired on the 2200 block of Quince Street. Officers beli...
Apr 09, 2019