Prince George

Overdose Crisis
New dangerous drug hits the streets
PRINCE GEORGE - A new and highly potent drug is raising serious concerns among health officials and frontline workers in Prince George.Northern Health and the B.C. Centre for Disease Control say a veterinary sedative known as medetomidine is increasingly showing up in the local drug supply, often mixed with other subst...
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2026 World Cup
Cheering two flags at once
PRINCE GEORGE - Canada is experiencing new success at the World Cup, having earned its first win, first points, and a place in the knockout round. In Prince George, fans are filling local sports bars to witness the moment, with many quietly supporting more than one team.Eoin Foley, owner of The Dudley Sports Bar & ...
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transit
City weighing first transit fare hike since 2014
PRINCE GEORGE - Bus riders in Prince George may see fares go up by as much as 50 cents per ride over the next two years, according to a new review from BC Transit.The report suggests increasing the single-ride cash fare from $2.50 to $3 by 2028, which would be the first fare hike since 2014. Day passes would go from $5...
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wanted
RCMP seek man wanted on firearm charges
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a wanted man.Forty-year-old Justin David Paul Clements is currently wanted on an unendorsed warrant for several firearms-related offences.Police say the charges include:Two counts of possession of a firearm without a licencePossession of a ...
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Northern BC

missing person
RCMP seek public's help in locating missing woman
Update - The missing woman has been found.PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 42-year-old woman who has been missing for nearly a month.Police say Alissa Paige Arnold was last in contact with her family on May 27, 2026, communicating through social media, which investi...
Jun 22, 2026
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tumbler ridge
Federal and B.C. governments commit $200M to Tumbler Ridge school and health centre rebuild
TUMBLER RIDGE - The federal and British Columbia governments have announced a joint $200‑million investment to build a new secondary school and modernize the health-care centre in Tumbler Ridge, marking a significant step in the recovery of a northeastern B.C. community shaken by tragedy earlier this year. The fundin...
Jun 19, 2026
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bail & sentencing reform
New bill on bail and sentencing reforms becomes law
Bail bill C-14 became law on Monday. The legislation makes it more difficult to get bail for a variety of crimes, including some vehicle thefts, extortion and human trafficking offences. Adam Berls reports. PRINCE GEORGE - A sweeping overhaul of Canada's criminal justice system has taken a significant step forward, wit...
Jun 17, 2026
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flood preparedness
Province releases first phase of updated floodplain maps covering 58 communities
PRINCE GEORGE - Residents and communities across British Columbia are expected to benefit from improved safety and awareness as the province rolls out the first phase of newly updated floodplain maps, a key component of a broader strategy to address growing flood risks linked to climate change.The Province of British C...
Jun 17, 2026
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Cariboo Region

Crime
Firearms, drugs seized in Quesnel RCMP raid
QUESNEL - Police in Quesnel have seized multiple firearms and illegal drugs following a search warrant executed at a local residence.On June 18, 2026, the Quesnel RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, along with the North District Emergency Response Team and the Cariboo Crime Reduction Unit, carried out the search at a home in th...
Jun 19, 2026
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Fatal MVI
Speed and alcohol suspected factors in fatal Highway 26 crash
QUESNEL - One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 26 Friday night.Quesnel RCMP say the driver of a pickup died after his vehicle left the roadway near Slough Creek 2100 Forest Service at approximately 8:21 p.m. that night."A single vehicle left the roadway, and the driver who was the sole oc...
Jun 15, 2026
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Tre Townsend
Grieving mother remembers son lost in Stony Lake boating tragedy
PRINCE GEORGE - A mother is remembering her son as a gifted student with a bright future after he died in a boating accident on Stony Lake last weekend.Corrie Townsend is mourning the loss of her son, Tre, who died when the boat he was operating capsized. Three friends who were aboard the vessel survived the incident.A...
Jun 12, 2026
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food security
Carney announces national food strategy aimed at lowering costs, providing more options
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces his government's new food strategy. PRINCE GEORGE - The Liberal government has announced a national food strategy aimed at giving Canadians greater access to locally produced fruit, vegetables and other fresh items at lower prices.The plan outlined Thursday, June 11 is intended to c...
Jun 11, 2026
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Canada

Captain's 'medical issue' on Air Canada flight forces diversion of Halifax flight
MONTREAL - Air Canada says a pilot on a flight from Newark, N.J., to Halifax experienced a "medical issue" and the flight had to be diverted to Boston. A statement from the airline says flight AC7664 was being operated by regional partner PAL Airlines ...
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Democrat blames Trump for delayed bridge opening in new political ad
WASHINGTON - The delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now an issue in a closely watched Michigan Senate race as a Democrat hopeful blames the pause on U.S. President Donald Trump. In an ad launched Wednesday, candidate Mallory McM...
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Carney's office offers few details on call with Trump before NATO summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the NATO summit next month. Carney's office issued a one-sentence statement about Wednesday's call that does not say what the two leaders discussed. Turkey wi...
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Conservative MPs launch fundraiser for LGBTQ+ refugees
OTTAWA - Two Conservative MPs say leading a fundraising cruise for LGBTQ+ refugees is a tangible way for the party to advance the rights of gender and sexual minorities. "We're all God's creatures and we're all loved, and we all deserve to be loved and...
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Websites suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman's 'buffet extremism'
Online activity suggests accused Montreal shooter Seth Hatfield watched videos about weapons, the outdoors and a tangle of conspiracy theories and grievances. However, experts warn against drawing conclusions about the gunman. They also urge people to ...
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B.C. murder suspect evidence at trial 'not credible' or 'logical,' Crown lawyer says
A prosecutor in the trial of the man accused of killing Tatjana Stefanski more than two years ago says the only reasonable conclusion the jury can make is that he "murdered his ex-wife by stabbing her to death." Laura Drake told the B.C. Supreme Court ...
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