Darin Bain

Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.
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Mounties offer firearm storage tips to help “prevent the loss of a buck”

RCMP Darin Bain -
"We would like to encourage the public to be mindful of safe storage and transportation of their firearms, whether they  are making a quick stop or staying overnight."

Tour de North in the home stretch as riders come through Prince George

Health Darin Bain -
12 first responders and community riders are making the 7-day, 850 kilometre journey from Fort St. John to Williams Lake, while raising funds for childhood cancer research.

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.

Byelection called for Abbotsford-Mission

Politics Darin Bain -
A date has been set for a byelection that could win the B.C. Conservative Leader a seat in the legislature. 

Funding announced for salmon hatcheries across north and central B.C.

Fish & Wildlife Darin Bain -
One of these new hatcheries will be located in Prince George along the Nechako River, another will be located on the Kitwanga River in the northwest, and the final hatchery will be located east of Williams Lake. 

Updated: One fatality confirmed in plane crash in Prince George

Emergency Services Darin Bain -
Prince George RCMP have confirmed one person died after a Beech King Air 200 made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard near Highland Drive, about 1.5 kilometres north of North Nechako Road, Thursday afternoon.

‘It’s a monumental task’: B.C. Wildfire crews face major fight on Bald Range blaze

Wildfires Darin Bain -
The fight against the 15,590-hectare Bald Range wildfire is a “monumental task,” BC Wildfire Service incident commander Hugh Murdoch said during a Monday night emergency briefing, with crews facing a vast fireground and active fire behaviour around Summerland.

Fort St. James adventure seeker swims the length of Stuart Lake

Lifestyle Darin Bain -
At 90 kilometres long, Stuart Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in British Columbia. Kristen Cooper swam it in nine days.

Vernon area couple evacuated to Prince George says preparedness is key

Wildfires Darin Bain -
"It's a constant worry about the fires and how fast they can turn, so you're always sort of sitting on edge worrying what's going to happen, but then when you see the devastation in Summerland and how fast that happened, it really drives it home how suddenly your life can be changed in a not good way." 

“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.

Conservative MPs call on Carney to get softwood lumber deal done

Politics Darin Bain -
Cloverdale-Langley City MP and Shadow Minister for Pacific Economic Development (PACFICAN) Tamara Jansen was joined by Prince George politicians at the federal, provincial, and municipal level outside of Canfor's Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George.

70 Mile House evacuated as Pear Lake fire continues to grow

Fire Darin Bain -
The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will be evacuating 70 Mile House at 10 a.m. today. (Monday) According to the TNRD, this is due to the projected growth of the Pear Lake wildfire towards the area.

New made in Northern B.C. app providing one-stop shop for wildfire information

Fire Darin Bain -
Jeff Parr, a native of Dawson Creek, B.C., has built Wildfire Ready, a free, bilingual wildfire app that compiles wildfire information from a number of official sources, and puts it into one place.

“Devastating. Brutal. Tragic.” Prince George City Councillors react to Northwood closure

Business Darin Bain -
"Even though this is devastating, bad news for Prince George, I do believe the resiliency and the heroism of the people of this area, working together, we'll get through this together," said Mayor Simon Yu.

Mounties investigating a pair of bank robberies in Dawson Creek

Crime Darin Bain -
The Dawson Creek RCMP is investigating a pair of bank robberies which occurred just days apart.

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.
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B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.