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Broaden scope of Canada's weather alert system to account for wildfires, expert urges

Broaden scope of Canada's weather alert system to account for wildfires, expert urges

Emergency notifications should be sent out for any events that have the potential to threaten lives, such as wildfires, says expert.
Stricter bail a 'balancing act' with overrepresented groups: police chiefs

Stricter bail a 'balancing act' with overrepresented groups: police chiefs

OTTAWA — Toughening up the bail system without putting more people of colour behind bars is a balancing act, the leader of Canada's police chiefs said Tuesday.
Natural gas possible cause of explosion, former private investigator says

Natural gas possible cause of explosion, former private investigator says

John Zukowski's remote camera records impact of Tuesday's blast on neighbouring Fourth Avenue shops
Air quality advisory issued for Prince George

Air quality advisory issued for Prince George

The city will be impacted by wildfire smoke for the next 24 to 48 hours
Patients in B.C. long-term care homes and N.W.T. hospitals displaced by wildfires

Patients in B.C. long-term care homes and N.W.T. hospitals displaced by wildfires

Nearly 900 seniors have been forced out of care facilities in a wildfire-ravaged region of British Columbia while the province has joined Alberta in receiving medical evacuees from the Northwest Territories.
Canada to seek judicial review of latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties

Canada to seek judicial review of latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties

WASHINGTON — The federal government in Ottawa is pushing back against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
Police asking for video footage of downtown Prince George explosion

Police asking for video footage of downtown Prince George explosion

RCMP would like to see the original footage of the explosion being shared on social media
Illegal campfires, burning lead to $8,050 in fines amid B.C. wildfire emergency

Illegal campfires, burning lead to $8,050 in fines amid B.C. wildfire emergency

The BCCOS said it handed out seven $1,150-tickets for illegal campfires across B.C.'s South Coast and Kootenay regions.
Explosion, fire rock downtown Prince George

Explosion, fire rock downtown Prince George

“Northern Health had confirmed that three people were transported to hospital this morning, only one of whom had serious injuries."
Kind strangers help Prince George mom reunite with lost ring

Kind strangers help Prince George mom reunite with lost ring

A local firefighter spent his day searching Ness Lake to find and return a stranger’s lost ring