Category Archives: British Columbia
Former Quesnel mayor passes away
VICTORIA - Steve Wallace, the former mayor of Quesnel, has passed away.The City of Quesnel confirmed to CKPG News that they've received notification that he died of a massive heart attack in Victoria ...
Nov 26, 2021
Bullets flew past work stations at RCMP detachment in B.C.: senior officer
VANDERHOOF, B.C. - A senior RCMP officer says Mounties and office staff dived for cover on Thursday in Vanderhoof, B.C., as bullets smashed through their detachment office windows. Chief Supt. Warren ...
Nov 26, 2021
Nanaimo St. John Ambulance official hopes flooding leads to increased preparedness
NANAIMO - Damaging floods in parts of B.C. has a local emergency preparedness advocate stressing the importance of being ready for natural disasters.Six people have been confirmed killed or missing, w...
Nov 26, 2021
$5.5 million project to expand private aircraft sites at YLW
The Kelowna Flying Club has announced plans to lift-off with a major capital project at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) next year."This is the first major expansion of services available to genera...
Nov 26, 2021
B.C. allows pot shops to sell cannabis-themed books, clothes and more
VICTORIA - B.C.'s private cannabis stores can now start stocking pot-themed clothing, books and other goods. The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General announced today that private pot shops ...
Nov 26, 2021
B.C. cannabis stores can now sell accessories
Licensed cannabis stores in B.C. are now able to offer cannabis accessory items at their stores. That includes clothing, books, artwork and other items that have a clear link to cannabis. "Expanding t...
Nov 26, 2021
Vancouver man who hosted large parties sentenced again for violating COVID-19 rules
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say a man convicted of breaking COVID-19 restrictions earlier this year has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to more charges. Const. Tania Visintin says in ...
Nov 26, 2021
Death of well known stand-up star devastates local comedians
NANAIMO - Matt Billon soared with the heaviest hitters in stand-up comedy, but still made time for emerging talent, including Nanaimo artists.Billon, 42, a mainstay in Canadian stand-up comedy for mor...
Nov 26, 2021
Intense weather systems head for B.C. as province reopens, repairs major road routes
VICTORIA - Rainstorms of increasing intensity are forecast to hit British Columbia over the coming days, prompting warnings for people to be prepared to evacuate floodwaters if necessary. Public Safet...
Nov 26, 2021
Grading system for severity of 'atmospheric rivers' expected by early 2022
NANAIMO - B.C residents are getting used to hearing new terms for storms like 'atmospheric river' but Environment Canada is looking to further define the latest weather buzz word.Environment Canada an...
Nov 25, 2021
