Lindsay Newman

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Guns, drugs and cash seized in Houston

Houston RCMP have seized drugs, guns and cash following a drug investigation. Police launched an investigation on September 15 after reports of suspicious activity believed to be tied to drug...

Recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day In PG

Today (Wednesday) marks International Overdose Awareness Day which is a campaign to reduce the stigma of drug use and raise awareness. B.C. has lost more than 10,000 people to illicit...

IIO investigating police involved shooting near Houston that leaves one injured

The Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating after one person was injured following a police involved shooting. At around 3:30 a.m. this morning (Tuesday), the RCMP responded to a...

Fake social media posts launch investigation by Burns Lake RCMP

The Village of Burns Lake is advising the community of false reports on social media about attempted kidnappings in the community. Several calls were made to the Burns Lake RCMP...

Winnipeg man dies after being run over by a pickup truck near Houston

BC Highway Patrol and the BC Coroners Service are investigating an incident that left one man dead over the weekend near Houston. Police were called to Highway 16 near Irrigation...

Smithers woman looking for her lost luggage for almost one week

A mother of two from Smithers is attempting to locate her and her daughter's luggage after returning home from Nova Scotia on Sunday (Jul 10). Lynn MacKenzie, a Vista Radio...

Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen’s billboard vandalized again

Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen’s billboard near Smithers has once again been targeted with hateful graffiti. The sign could be seen with swastikas spray painted and the phrase “Dictatorship party”. According to...

Police continue to look for missing Fraser Lake man

RCMP continue to look for information about a missing Fraser Lake man. 42 year-old Jerry Keith Krietz was reported missing on July 9, 2017 after he had not been heard...

Settlement reached between West Moberly First Nations, B.C, Canada and BC Hydro related to Site C

A settlement has been reached between West Moberly First Nations, Canada, BC Hydro and B.C.  This is a partial settlement...

Police look for witnesses after a single vehicle crash involving a school bus in Burns Lake

The driver of a school bus has been charged in connection to a single vehicle crash that left some...

10% of seniors will experience elder abuse at some point says BC Seniors Advocate

Today (Wednesday) marks Elder Abuse Awareness Day and BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says it is something that is...

BC Transit looks at ways to improve transit service along Highway 16

Residents are being asked for their input on transit service along Highway 16. The survey has been launched by BC...

Fine issued to Coastal Gaslink for non-compliance under its environmental assessment certificate

A second administrative penalty has been issued to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. by the Environment Assessment Office. The fine of...

The province increases forest revenue sharing with First Nations

The province has announced that it will more than double the forestry revenues that will be shared with First...

Fraser Lake to host business expo and job fair in June

Fraser Lake will be hosting its Small Business Expo for the first time since 2019 but it will have...

Leona Prince appointed as Director of Instruction Indigenous Education for SD91

Leona Prince has been named by SD91 to the newly created role of Director of Instruction-Indigenous Education. The new position...

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T-Wolves WSOC drop a pair of close shaves against UBCO, Wolfpack

UNBC drops to 0-10 on the campaign and will be in Victoria and Vancouver Friday and Saturday to play the Vikes and Thunderbirds. Kickoff each night is at 5pm.

UNBC MSOC complete weekend sweep of UBCO, Thompson Rivers

The Timberwolves improved to 2-4-6 while Thompson Rivers drops to 6-5-0. UNBC is back on the road this weekend taking on the Victoria Vikes on Friday followed by a Saturday matchup against UBC.

Conway’s clutch performance seals Broncos shootout victory over Cougars

After a nine-day hiatus coupled with Sunday's shootout loss to the Broncos, the Cougars are off for another six days before hitting the road to Kelowna to battle against the Rockets on October 17th. Puck drop is at 6:05 from Prospera Place.

PG Fire Rescue crews extinguish travel trailer fire

Prince George Fire Rescue was called to a structure fire at the Sintich RV/mobile home park on Highway 97. 

Lotto Max ticket purchased in PG wins $50,000

A ticket purchased in the northern capital for Friday's draw matched six numbers for a MAXPLUS prize. 
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