Tag: BC Emergency Health Services

Eighteen communities across Northern B.C. still without a community paramedic

The union says 76 of 101 positions established across the province are currently unfilled - this includes places like McBride, Burns Lake, Hazelton, Dawson Creek and Smithers.

Prince George’s trusted eye in the sky for critical care on pace for 2,000 patient transfers this year

There is a total of three aircraft in Prince George – one helicopter and two fixed-wing aircraft.

BC Emergency Health Services unveil new 12th Avenue ambulance station in PG

The new station, approximately 2,365 square metres (25,450 square feet),  replaces two aging facilities with a modern space designed to support the growing needs of the community. The $14.7-million project was funded by the province.

New flight paramedic designations taking to the skies of Prince George

Jack Mulcahy who is based out of the northern capital said the new service handles inter facility air transfers, especially for patients requiring low-to-medium complexity care.

Highway 97 crash south of PG snarls traffic

Two ambulances were dispatched to the call and traffic along the highway was reduced to single lane.

UPDATE: Yesterday’s motor vehicle incidents on Highway 97 send two people to hospital

The Prince George RCMP are cautioning drivers heading north of the city as conditions deteriorate.

PG RCMP bringing back Adventures with First Responders program this weekend

It takes place on Sunday from John McInnis School at 3400 Westwood Drive from 10-11:30am.

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PG Mounties say school zone speed watch campaign shows drivers not getting the message

Students returned to school last month and so did school zone speed limits, but according to the Prince George RCMP, many drivers are not remembering to slow down in school zones. 

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

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.

Hartley’s Cat Scan with Jim Playfair – October 13th, 2026

This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Associate Coach Jim Playfair.

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

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.

Spruce Kings winless in two-game BCHL Showcase

The Prince George Spruce Kings came out empty handed at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alberta, after a 4-1 loss to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks yesterday (Monday).
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