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.

Transportation Safety Board says PG plane crash investigation may take 450 days to complete

Emergency Services Brendan Pawliw -
In its initial investigation in Prince George, the Transportation Safety Board noted the plane lost one of its two engines, prompting the emergency landing.

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.

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...

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.

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.

Nurses rally against workplace intimidation at UHNBC

Health Zachary Barrowcliff -
Dozens of BC Nurses' Union (BCNU) members, their families and the public gathered out front of the University Hospital of Northern B.C. (UHNBC) in Prince George for a rally to end workplace intimidation.

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.

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.

Northern BC ranked 3rd highest in speeding tickets given in May

RCMP Pat Matthews -
BC Highway Patrol numbers in the month of May showed an increase in long weekend fatalities and excessive speeding.

$32.5 million in rural connectivity projects planned for the Cariboo region

Energy & Utilities Zachary Barrowcliff -
Rural, remote, and indigenous communities in northern B.C. and across the province will be getting access to high speed internet.

UNBC students taking part in Convocation ceremonies today

UNBC Zachary Barrowcliff -
742 students will be taking their next steps after today's (Friday) 33rd Convocation.
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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.

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.

Two vehicle crash leaves one person trapped inside

RCMP
A head-on collision in the South Cariboo required an occupant to be extracted, and another sent to hospital.

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.

The unemployment rate takes a plunge in the Cariboo region

Economy
There was a hefty drop in the Cariboo region's year over year unemployment rate last month.
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