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BC Highway Patrol Seizes $100,000 in Cash After Pulling a Vehicle Over for Speeding Near Kitwanga
BC Highway Patrol in Smithers ended up seizing $100,000 in presumably legal cash, after stopping a vehicle for speeding. A man and woman from Alberta had been travelling on Highway 16, west of the Kit...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

Known Criminal Arrested After He Crashes into Police Vehicle Responding to Drug Trafficking Calls in Houston
Houston RCMP were able to arrest a dangerous suspect last week, after he crashed in to a police vehicle. On March 23rd, police began receiving information of possible drug trafficking on the 2000 bloc...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

RCMP Execute Two Search Warrants in Thornhill; Seize Weapons, Drugs, Cash, and Stolen Property
Large amounts of cash, stolen property, firearms and drugs were seized by police while conducting two simultaneous search warrants in Thornhill. Terrace RCMP executed both warrants on Tuesday, which w...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

Northern Secwepemc First Nations getting funding for cultural centre
In an announcement from today, the Northern Secwepemc First Nations will be receiving $4 million in funding in order to help them build a new cultural centre. The Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society w...
Rob Young Mar 31, 2022

Skeena- Bulkley Valley MP Calls Out Liberal Government's Failure to Adequately Regulate Rail Safety
Skeena- Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is calling for the government to take action to improve rail safety. While speaking in the House today, Bachrach, who is also NDP Transportation Critic, said ...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

Prince George RCMP believe recent homicide cases resulted from gang violence
Prince George RCMP have expressed their belief that three recent homicides are due to rising gang violence in the city. Members of the Serious Crime Unit are working alongside the Street Crew Unit and...
Rob Young Mar 31, 2022

18 Remote and Indigenous Northern Communities Receive Funding to Continue and Improve Shuttle Bus Service
Continued and improved shuttle bus service is on the way for 18 remote and Indigenous communities in northern BC, thanks to fresh provincial funding. Organizations participating in the freshly named N...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

Quesnel Fire Hall #1 Temporarily Moves as Renovations Pick Up
Renovations to Quesnel Fire Hall Number 1 beginning today have prompted a temporary move for crews and equipment. While construction is underway, the Hall will operate out of the old Johnston Loop pub...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

Canada Post Community Foundation Opens Applications for New Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant
Applications for the Canada Post Community Foundation's 2022 grants have now opened, with a special new grant for initiatives that advance reconciliation. Titled the Truth and Reconciliation Signature...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

BC creating Hydrogen office as part of Hydrogen strategy
Premier John Horgan announced today that BC will begin creating a Hydrogen Office as a part of the province's Hydrogen Strategy. This office will exist as a standalone group in the government and its ...
Rob Young Mar 31, 2022