The Government of B.C. has begun work on two projects totalling $700,000 to improve safety and access for motorists along Highway 97 through Prince George.

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a wildfire burning about two kilometres northwest of Norman Lake and about 30 kilometres west of Prince George. As of 4:00 p.m., the fire covered 10 hectares.

Work to resurface Highway 97 between Whiskers Point and Mackenzie Junction is now complete,

Effective at noon on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a fishing incident near Vanderhoof on July 30, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a fishing incident near Williams Lake on July 31, 2016.

Safety improvements are well underway for the intersection of Vance/Cowart roads and Highway 16 in Prince George, as well as the intersection of Ferry Avenue and Highway 16. Both intersections are west of Highway 97.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a motorcycle incident in Dawson Creek on July 20, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in an ATV incident near Granisle on July 10, 2016.