In the wake of the deaths of five persons in an avalanche near McBride on Jan. 29, 2016, the BC Coroners Service and Avalanche Canada are joining to stress the need for preparedness for those heading into the backcountry this winter.

Approximately 350 family members of murdered and missing Aboriginal women and girls joined together for a three-day gathering of healing and memoriam at the Prince George Civic Centre.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a motor vehicle related incident south of Fraser Lake on Jan. 31, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a standoff with the RCMP at Charlie Lake on Jan. 31, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has concluded its scene investigation of the area of the Renfrew snowmobiling area near McBride where five men died on Jan. 29 as a result of an avalanche.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of five men who died in an avalanche near McBride on Jan. 29, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in an avalanche east of Prince George on Jan. 23, 2016.

In response to requests from local residents, Service BC will offer weekend hours on a test basis at its Prince George location.