The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is meeting with First Nations and municipal leaders on the corridor from Prince George to Prince Rupert, to better understand the transportation needs of people living in communities along Highway 16.

The Province of British Columbia is investing $10,000 to help host an international bioenergy conference beginning in Prince George tomorrow.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of four persons who died following a motor vehicle incident near New Hazelton on June 7, 2014.

Effective at noon on May 30, 2014, campfires and open fires will once again be permitted throughout the Prince George Fire Centre's jurisdiction, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

The Prince George Fire Centre has responded to nine suspicious fires in the past two weeks, all within the Fort St. John Fire Zone near Halfway River and Graham River.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male and a female who died following a motor vehicle incident at Kwitzil Lake near Prince George on May 18, 2014.

With the long weekend approaching, members of the public are advised that the following rules under the Forest and Range Practices Act are in place for Buckhorn Lake, Ste. Marie Lake, Ste. Marie Lake-East, Francis Lake, Chubb Lake and Great Beaver Lake Recreation Sites:

Members of the public are reminded that Crystal Lake and Emerald Lake recreation sites, north of Summit Lake off Highway 97, will be closed to vehicle traffic May 17-19, 2014.

Due to dry conditions and increasing wildfire risks, Category 2 open fires (e.g., backyard burning) and fireworks use will be prohibited in the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek fire zones effective at 12 midnight MST on Monday, May 12, 2014.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to conduct a series of prescribed burns in 19 Peace Region locations between May 8 and June 7, 2014, weather conditions permitting.