Prince George

• ‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Lack of communication confuses Prince George decampment

  Since the order, accommodations have been found for just six of the 30 or so people living in the park. Around 12 are still there with nowhere to go and the rest have fled.

  Politics

  Sep 8
  
• Arson causes $1M in damage at logging site: Prince George RCMP

  Anyone with information relating to this incident should contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 and quote file number 2023-30709.

  Crime

  Sep 8
  
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• Gas line damaged in copper theft led to Prince George explosion: RCMP

  Early indications have led police to believe that at least one gas line was damaged when “unauthorized people” were committing copper pipe theft.

  Crime

  Sep 7
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• Prince George to evict unhoused people from encampment, citing safety concerns

  B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon slammed Prince George's decision, reportedly made before adequate indoor shelter options could be secured for all.

  Politics

  Sep 1
• Suspect charged with 1st-degree murder in Prince George home invasion 

  A 22-year-old woman was killed during the home invasion, which occurred July 18. RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are continuing their investigations.

  Crime

  Sep 1
• Heavy rain warning issued for Cariboo, 100 Mile, Stuart-Nechako, Prince George areas

  The heavy rain will possibly create hazards for the public, including washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. There is a risk of localized flooding and lightning.

  Environment

  Aug 23
• ‘Like a shockwave’: Explosion hospitalizes 3 people in downtown Prince George

  Videos posted to Twitter showed flames and thick black smoke billowing from a building Tuesday morning. The cause of the explosion is so far unknown.

  Crime

  Aug 22
• New evacuation order for wildfire burning northwest of Prince George

  The Great Beaver Lake wildfire, first detected in July, is burning out of control at an estimated 4,353 hectares. It is considered a wildfire of note. 

  Fire

  Aug 18
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• Suspect sought in alleged sexual assault in Prince George, B.C.

  The woman was attacked on Sunday, July 2, just after 2:30 a.m. near George Street and 4th Avenue in Prince George, according to Prince George RCMP.

  Crime

  Aug 8
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• 4 people seriously injured during violent machete attack in north Edmonton, charges laid

  Officers arrived in the Beverly area to find two women and a man suffering from extensive, life-threatening injuries at one home, and a second man seriously hurt in a nearby car.

  Crime

  Aug 4