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Prince George had its driest year on record since 1918

Prince George had its driest year on record since 1918

December was wetter and warmer than normal but 2023 overall was the driest the city has been in over 100 years
Twelve lives saved by Kamloops RCMP officers reversing overdoses, top cop says

Twelve lives saved by Kamloops RCMP officers reversing overdoses, top cop says

RCMP Supt. Jeff Pelley said 12 of his officers have used Naloxone to revive someone in the midst of an overdose during the last half of 2023.
Long trial looms for man accused of plowing through Kelowna's tent city

Long trial looms for man accused of plowing through Kelowna's tent city

Tyler Manchur, born in 1992, is charged with counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and impaired driving causing bodily harm in relation to the incident on Sept. 25, 2022.
Records for warmest December set or tied in Vancouver and other parts of B.C.

Records for warmest December set or tied in Vancouver and other parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER — Data from Environment Canada has confirmed what winter sport enthusiasts have known for a while — December was warm in British Columbia.
Experts eye interest rate in 2024 as assessed property values stabilize in B.C.

Experts eye interest rate in 2024 as assessed property values stabilize in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The latest housing assessment figures in British Columbia show residential property markets softening across the province, but analysts say it may not bode well for affordability in the coming year.
Gun aimed at RCMP officer after Surrey gunshots

Gun aimed at RCMP officer after Surrey gunshots

RCMP allege Roman Arinder Gill and Shaun Narinder Gill have gang connections.
Old growth stand near Ancient Forest now a protected area

Old growth stand near Ancient Forest now a protected area

The 83-hectare site near Highway 16 east of Prince George was previously part of a reserve for the Ministry of Transportation's Driscoll Creek gravel quarry
Thai veterinarian faces lengthy processs to obtain license to work in B.C.

Thai veterinarian faces lengthy processs to obtain license to work in B.C.

Prangthip Piandee is part of the solution to the prolonged vet shortage in Prince George but certification process not an easy road
One person dies in New Year's Day house fire in Surrey, B.C.

One person dies in New Year's Day house fire in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — One person has died in a house fire in Surrey, B.C., Mounties say they found the home fully engulfed in flames when officers arrived at around 7 a.m. on New Year's Day, adding the blaze was being contained by fire crews on scene.
Edmonton transit passenger critically injured after falling out the back door: police

Edmonton transit passenger critically injured after falling out the back door: police

EDMONTON — A passenger on a transit bus in Edmonton is in critical condition after police say she fell out the vehicle's back door.