Category Archives: News
BC COVID cases continue to go down in weekly report
Covid cases and hospitalizations have dropped in every region of BC over the past week yet again, according to the CDC's weekly report. Between June 5th and 11th, BC reported a total of 726 new cases,...
Jun 17, 2022
More flood watches and streamflow advisories put in place in BC
Most of yesterday's flood watches and advisories are still in place, with the addition of a few more alerts. The High streamflow advisory in place for the town of Smithers, village of Telkwa and the R...
Jun 17, 2022
Program coming to BC Schools to teach students about how help people overdosing
Due to the rising amount of overdose deaths in the Province over the past couple of years, a new program will be making its way to schools throughout BC to teach high school students and teachers how ...
Jun 16, 2022
BC and Japanese company form partnership to manage transportation projects better
A brand new partnership between the Province of BC and the group known as Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) has formally been put together...
Jun 16, 2022
UBC and UNBC teacher gets high level post secondary teaching award
A faculty member of the UNBC and UBC Northern Medical Program has been recognized with a top level award for post-secondary teaching. Dr. Sean Maurice has become only one of ten educators this year to...
Jun 16, 2022
COVID Restrictions for flight travel lifted
Travelers are now able to fly without worrying about COVID restrictions. After enduring pressure from the tourism sector for months, Ottawa has dropped the requirement of having to produce proof of va...
Jun 16, 2022 White commercial airplane standing on the airport runway at sunset. Passenger airplane is taking off. Airplane concept 3D illustration.
Forest Enhancement Society of BC getting $25 million from Province of BC
$25 million is being sent the way of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC via the Provincial Government. These funds will help the society further support projects that will look to reduce the risk of...
Jun 16, 2022
Prince George RCMP's Street Crew Unit seize large amount of drugs at end of May
The Prince George RCMP's street crew unit managed to seize multiple large quantities of drugs and drug trafficking paraphernalia at the end of May. They were able to do this after executing multiple s...
Jun 16, 2022
Prince George RCMP seeking wanted man
Prince George RCMP are seeking help from the public in order to find the location of a wanted man. 40 year old Michael Dragomir Gajic is currently wanted for trafficking a controlled substance. He has...
Jun 16, 2022 Photo Courtesy of Prince George RCMP
Chinook Fishery closed due to tidal waters
DFO has closed the Chinook fishery due to tidal waters around Prince Rupert. The notice from the DFO says the closure will remain in place until July 15th at the very least and that they have also lim...
Jun 16, 2022