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Fort St. John Museum News - January 2024

Fort St. John  Museum News -  January 2024

The Fort St. John North Peace Museum had a record number of volunteer hours in 2023, nearly 5,000. An AGM is planned for Feb. 28, with former MLA Richard Neufeld as a guest speaker.
Lunar earthquakes are shrinking the moon, finds B.C. scientist

Lunar earthquakes are shrinking the moon, finds B.C. scientist

The recent study found earthquakes and landslides could make the moon's south pole a treacherous place for upcoming human missions to the lunar surface.
BC Highway Patrol seizes firearm, drugs, and counterfeit money

BC Highway Patrol seizes firearm, drugs, and counterfeit money

BC Highway Patrol says they located drugs, a firearm and ammunition, and counterfeit money in a Chevrolet Malibu that fled from police
Rural crime dropping in northeast BC, RCMP say

Rural crime dropping in northeast BC, RCMP say

Calls for service in Dawson Creek during 2023 were slightly down overall at 9,351, compared to 2022 at 9,634 calls.
Union calls for mandatory safety certification after pair of B.C. crane incidents

Union calls for mandatory safety certification after pair of B.C. crane incidents

The push comes after recent crane incidents in Surrey and Burnaby.
Delta Police officers exposed to suspect's blood during fight

Delta Police officers exposed to suspect's blood during fight

The Delta Police Department says the incident underscores the value of the body-worn camera initiative.
B.C. officials threaten to arrest homeless Vancouver campers at Highway 99 exchange

B.C. officials threaten to arrest homeless Vancouver campers at Highway 99 exchange

Homeless advocate Ryan Sudds of Stop the Sweeps says the provincial government has inadequate plans to house people who have been camping at the side of the Oak Street Bridge.
Fort St. John RCMP looking to return property to man

Fort St. John RCMP looking to return property to man

The Fort St. John RCMP are looking to return property to Derek Mannette, and are asking for the public's assistance in locating him.
B.C. man arrested for swinging hatchet near pedestrians in downtown Victoria

B.C. man arrested for swinging hatchet near pedestrians in downtown Victoria

VICTORIA — A man in Victoria has been arrested after allegedly swinging a hatchet near passing pedestrians. Police say the incident happened on Tuesday around 7 p.m.
Century-old, $16.7M Vancouver mansion at centre of curious legal battle

Century-old, $16.7M Vancouver mansion at centre of curious legal battle

The West Point Grey property was once used for a U2 video shoot.