By Veronica Beltran

5 things you need to know

5 things you need to know: Wednesday, July 24

Jul 24, 2019 | 5:30 AM

Good morning Prince George! Here are the five things we think you need to know today:

Missing teens considered suspects in murders in northern BC

RCMP say that the two Port Alberni teens that were reported missing near Dease Lake are now being considered suspects in the murders of Chynna Deese, Lucas Fowler and a third person found 2 km near the teens abandoned and burnt truck.

Expected petrochemical project announcement for Prince George

A large announcement is expected for the city of Prince George today at 2 pm regarding a world scale petrochemical project which is expected to be located on a 300-acre site in the BCR Industrial Park. We will update the story with more information throughout the day.

Drug Crisis

MP Taylor Bachrach calling for more supports amid toxic drug crisis

5h ago

Candlelight Vigil

Candlelight vigil to be held to commemorate lives lost in Israel-Hamas conflict

6h ago

Still undecided? The BC United faithful have decisions to make

7h ago

“A part of her is still alive,” BBQ fundraiser for 10th Kidney March

Faye Work was diagnosed with Kidney Disease years ago, and underwent a kidney transplant from her sister in-law 18 years ago. In a sad turn of events, her sister in-law passed away several years after the kidney donation from cancer. Although she has passed a part of her still lives on in her. Faye is her daughter, Tanya’s, inspiration to fundraise and spread awareness for kidney disease.

Women’s UNBC Timberwolves announce their latest international addition

18-year-old Laura Garmendia Garcia is the new addition to the UNBC Women’s Timberwolves basketball team. She is from Spain and says she is really excited to continue her basketball career in Canada.

Prince George building permits record-breaking. Again.

In 2017, 235 permits were issued, 231 were issued last year, and in the first six months of 2019, 289 permits have been issued.