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Prince George Regional Correctional Centre saw a decline of 22 inmates over the previous month, but none of the decrease was due to granting early releases to inmates serving time.

Dr. Bonnie Henry reported no new cases of COVID-19 in northern B.C. today, with the region's lab-confirmed total still at 23. Provincially there were 25 new test positives reported April 7, which brings B.C.'s total to 1,291.

BC Hydro says controlled burning for Site C will take place from April 6 to 9 in the following locations: Highway 29 near Farrell Creek Road "While filling the reservoir will be one of the last activities on the Site C project, clearing the area begi

The province says it is expanding burn restrictions throughout B.C. to reduce the likelihood of human-caused wildfires. Effective at noon on April 16, most open burning activities will be prohibited, although campfires will still be allowed.

Central Mountain Air says all scheduled flights will be suspended effective April 11. The suspension will last through June 7, with scheduled service to resume June 8, the airline says. Charter flights remain available.

Two more cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Northern Health, Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday, April 6, bringing the region's total to 23. Provincially, there were 63 new cases reported today, which brings B.C.

No new cases of COVID-19 were reported in northern B.C. on April 4, with the region's lab-confirmed case total still at 21. Provincially, there are 29 new cases, which brings B.C.'s total to 1,203, and three new deaths, bringing the total to 38.

The province will spend $10 million to expand infection prevention at senior care homes and address immediate needs related to COVID-19.

More than 850 northern British Columbians have been tested for COVID-19, Northern Health's acting chief medical health officer said Friday, but warned the majority of cases will not be confirmed by the process.

There are now 22 outbreaks of the COVID-19 respiratory disease reported at long-term care facilities in B.C. In northeast B.C., health authorities say the most critically-ill patients will be treated at the Fort St.