Category Archives: News
RCMP seize gun & drugs following traffic stop
On Jun. 27 the Prince George RCMP executed a traffic stop as a result of a motor vehicle infraction. When officers approached the vehicle they entered into a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act invest...
Jun 30, 2020
New survey shows impacts of pandemic on fruit industry
A survey conducted by the B.C. Fruit Growers' Association finds that more than 67 per cent of farmers indicate they have reduced food production as a result of the pandemic. The survey outlines some o...
Jun 30, 2020
CN announces a $445 million investment in B.C.
CN has announced plans to invest roughly $445 million across B.C. this year. These investments include projects that will add tracks in yards to handle growing traffic, rail siding and continued inves...
Jun 29, 2020
A low-interest program announced for British Columbians looking to switch to energy effecient heating systems
British Columbians will now have more access to effecient heating pumps. For those looking to switch from fossil fuel-based heating systems they can now do so through low interest financing. Bruce Ral...
Jun 29, 2020
Williams Lake RCMP searching for missing woman
The Williams Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman. Kari-Ann Welch was last seen two weeks ago when she left her residence in Williams Lake, she may have been headed t...
Jun 29, 2020
Stand-off in the community of Gitsegukla ends safely
Early Saturday morning, New Hazelton RCMP were called to a residence for a report of an assault. It involves a man who was determined to be breaching court-impose conditions for similar offences. When...
Jun 29, 2020
First Nations Health Authority data shows First Nations faired better than the rest of the province during pandemic
The First Nations Health Authority has released some data regarding Covid-19, showing that it has faired better than the rest of the province in regards to the pandemic. The Covid-19 testing database,...
Jun 26, 2020
Funding announced to help save whitebark pine in the Skeena Region
The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) has announced $9.2 million in funding to support more than 180 individual wildlife, freshwater fish, and habitat conservation projects across British C...
Jun 26, 2020
Severe thundestorm watch in effect for the Cariboo
A severe thunderstorm watch is currently in effect for the Cariboo including Quesnel and Williams Lake. Conditions are currently favourable for a severe thunderstorm and it could bring strong winds, l...
Jun 26, 2020
B.C. and Yukon border set to reopen
The decision comes as B.C. begins phase 3 of its reopening plan. There hasn't been a case reported in the Yukon since Apr. 20. Residents travelling to the Yukon from B.C. will no longer need to self-i...
Jun 26, 2020