Tag: Northern BC

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) has concluded a organized crime investigation, resulting in the seizure of significant amounts of illicit drugs, firearms, cash and more.

Rural, remote, and indigenous communities in northern B.C. and across the province will be getting access to high speed internet.

Nearly 1,000 drivers across B.C. were ticketed in April for failing to slow down and move over for emergency and roadside workers, including 85 drivers in Northern B.C.

Rogers 5G wireless service has been expanded along Highway 97 from Pine Pass to Chetwynd.

Road Safety at Work is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for four-legged pedestrians this spring. 

According to the B.C. Coroners Service, that equated to a rate of 1.3 deaths per 100,000 people in the region, the lowest in Northern Health.

"NH recognizes that persistent systemic barriers, biases, and inequities continue to impact Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities and complex health conditions, immigrants, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups who face stigma, discrimination, and or marginalization," Northern Health said in release. 

Following the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge this (Tuesday) afternoon, Northern Health issued a statement.