Tag: Northern BC

Northern B.C. breweries take home hardware at the 2026 Canada Beer Cup

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
The 2026 Canada Beer Cup Gala Awards were held in Calgary, with Northern B.C. being well represented.

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...

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.

“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.

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.

Province breaks ground on new medical care centre in Vanderhoof

Health Brendan Pawliw -
Construction has begun on Vanderhoof's new integrated primary and community care centre, next to St. John Hospital.
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First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.