Tag: Northern BC

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

Single vehicle collision kills Edmonton woman and dog near Fort Nelson

RCMP Zachary Barrowcliff -
A 52-year-old woman from Edmonton and her dog died after a single vehicle crash on the Alaska Highway south of Klua Lakes, roughly 102 kilometres south of Fort Nelson.

$236 million rural connectivity projects announced by Federal and provincial government

Community Zachary Barrowcliff -
Rural, remote, and indigenous communities in northern B.C. and across the province will be getting access to high speed internet.

Pine Pass part of completed cell service expansion project from Rogers

Community Zachary Barrowcliff -
Rogers 5G wireless service has been expanded along Highway 97 from Pine Pass to Chetwynd.

Road Safety at Work urges drivers to look out for wildlife

Fish & Wildlife Darin Bain -
Road Safety at Work is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for four-legged pedestrians this spring. 

Northern B.C. seeing minor wildfires as province heads into wildfire season

Wildfires Zachary Barrowcliff -
BC Wildfire Service has begun to see wildfires scattered across the province, primarily in northern B.C.

Northern Health launces survey to improve inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in healthcare

Health Darin Bain -
"NH recognizes that persistent systemic barriers, biases, and inequities continue to impact Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities and complex health conditions, immigrants, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups who face stigma, discrimination, and or marginalization," Northern Health said in release. 

RCMP reminding drivers to slow down and make space for emergency vehicles

RCMP Zachary Barrowcliff -
Drivers are being reminded to slow down and if safe to do so, move over for emergency and maintenance vehicles with flashing red, blue or amber lights.

Northern Health gives statement following fatal shooting in Tumbler Ridge

Health Zachary Barrowcliff -
Following the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge this (Tuesday) afternoon, Northern Health issued a statement.

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