By Veronica Beltran

5 things you need to know

5 things you need to know: May 28, 2019

May 28, 2019 | 5:34 PM

RCMP reminds public not to leave babies and pets in cars as weather warms

After an incident on the weekend where a child was left alone in a car on a hot day; RCMP are reminding the public to not leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles as the weather warms up.

23 incidents–with only 1 child related one–have been reported to police in May alone.

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Cougars

Cougars and fans excited for season opener at CN Centre

3h ago

Pest control

SPCA urges a ban on the sale of glue traps for pests

4h ago

Moccasin Flats

RCMP investigating Moccasin Flats fires

4h ago

BC Wildfire Service reminding about fire risks with ATVs

Human-caused fires come from more than just campfires and cigarette butts, ATV’s are to blame too. The BC Wildfire Service is reminding users of the back country that hot mufflers and exhaust residue can start a fire.

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Interim Superintendent for SD 57 announced

Rod Allen was appointed Interim Superintendent of School District 57. Allen served as Superintendent and CEO for School District No.79 for four years until retiring in April.

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Mackenzie Pulp failed to comply

The mill was fined more than 81 thousand dollars last year for failing to maintain a recovery boiler and failing to comply with permit limits.

The information was released as part of its quarterly environmental enforcement summary.

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UNBC study investigates predatory nature of cats

UNBC researchers have launched a study to see if there are ways to reduce bird kills by cats by using high visibility collars. The bright colour of the collar would help birds see the predator giving it a chance to escape its claws.

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