The Government of British Columbia is working to stop the illegal and dangerous use of drones near wildfires with tough new rules and a public awareness campaign to keep British Columbians safe.

One-time funding of $2.1 million will go toward startup and program-delivery costs of the Emily Carr Centre for Design Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC).

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following an industrial accident in Prince Rupert on Aug. 19, 2015.

Organizers have released their final economic impact report from the 2015 Canada Winter Games, and it’s even better than expected.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who was found deceased near Smithers on Aug. 13, 2015.

On Aug. 17, 2015, the Wood Innovation Design Centre at 499 George St., will become the new home for the Prince George FrontCounter BC office. FrontCounter BC serves as a single contact for information regarding all licences, permits and registrations required to access Crown natural resources. FrontCounter BC offers individuals and businesses assistance with an estimated 100 applications administered by the province’s natural resource ministries.

Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, open burning will once again be permitted throughout the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor vehicle incident near Mackenzie on Aug. 1, 2015.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor vehicle incident near Prince George on Aug. 5, 2015.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following an ATV incident near Valemount on July 12, 2015.