Tag: Northern BC

Distracted driving and failure to wear seatbelt numbers double in Northern B.C.

RCMP Zachary Barrowcliff -
Some Northern B.C. drivers are seemingly forgetting the rules of the road, as distracted driving and lack of seatbelt usage are on the rise.

Winter tires needed on many northern B.C. highways next week

Roads Zachary Barrowcliff -
Whether you like it or not, winter is fast approaching, which means winter tire requirements will be needed on many northern B.C. highways.

Cops for Cancer riders to make community stops along journey across the North

Health Darin Bain -
On Friday, 13 first responders will set out on a seven-day, 850 kilometre cycling journey across Northern B.C. to raise funds for childhood cancer research.

ICBC reminding drivers to monitor speeds in school zones

Roads Zachary Barrowcliff -
The school year is fast approaching, meaning more kids will be out making their way to school and back.

Well-known hockey mom identified as victim of fatal PG plane crash

Community Brendan Pawliw -
The Transportation Safety Board noted on Friday the Beechcraft King Air 200 made a fatal emergency landing on a Prince George road after it lost power in one engine before colliding with four vehicles.

Lost power to engine contributed to fatal plane crash in PG: Transportation Safety Board

Emergency Services Brendan Pawliw -
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has released more information in relation to yesterday’s (Thursday) plane crash in Prince George that claimed a life. 

Drug advisory issued for Northern Health region

Health Zachary Barrowcliff -
Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority issued a Toxic Drug Alert across the Northern Health region.

Blackwater Mine sees improved financial and operating results in latest quarter

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
Artemis Gold released its Q2 report, highlighting Blackwater Mine's record of gold produced, recoveries, and revenue.

“It’s About Time” Spirit of the North launches new cardiac campaign

Health Darin Bain -
The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has launched a new campaign, aimed at improving cardiac care at UHNBC and around the region.

$1 million in grants awarded to UNBC researchers to pursue projects

UNBC Zachary Barrowcliff -
Five UNBC researchers from UNBC received nearly $1 million in federal funding for different projects.

ICBC gives tips for northern drivers ahead of long weekend

Roads Zachary Barrowcliff -
With B.C. Day long weekend right around the corner, ICBC is reminding drivers to stay focused and prepared.

Canfor to close Fox Creek Sawmill in Alberta

Business Brendan Pawliw -
The closure of the sawmill will represent a reduction of 120 million board feet of production capacity.

Premier Eby and Province announce 72-bed treatment facility in Prince George

Health Zachary Barrowcliff -
An Involuntary Care Facility will soon begin construction in Prince George, bringing 72 beds.

Riding High: PG’s Decker Passey shines at Calgary Stampede

Sports Brendan Pawliw -
The Calgary Stampede wraps up on Sunday.

Crisis Response, Community Led peer support teams have answered 20,000 calls since 2023

Health Brendan Pawliw -
The mobile, community-led crisis services assist people aged 13 and older who might be experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, feelings of grief, distress or panic and anxiety.

Significant organized crime investigation nets major seizure of drugs, cash and more for CFSEU-BC

Crime Darin Bain -
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) has concluded a organized crime investigation, resulting in the seizure of significant amounts of illicit drugs, firearms, cash and more.
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Vanderhoof, Fort St. James to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election
The Vanderhoof and Fort St. James chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry
The licence operates within the Prince George Timber Supply Area, which includes the Prince George and Stuart Nechako natural resource districts. Only operations within the Prince George Natural Resource District will be audited.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.
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