Category Archives: News
Cullen to decide on political future "later this week"
Veteran NDP Member of Parliament Nathan Cullen says he'll know more about his political future very soon. When questioned by a reporter about whether or not he'll run in the next federal election, Cul...
Feb 26, 2019
Province, Hydro, First Nations looking at alternatives to Site C lawsuits
The BC government says it's trying to stay out of the courts when it comes to the controversial Site C dam in the Peace. The province says it's entering into confidential discussions with Treaty 8 Fir...
Feb 26, 2019
Quesnel RCMP seek more information about Dragon Lake school incident
Quesnel RCMP are investigating an incident near Dragon Lake Elementary School Police say a 14 year-old boy waiting at the school bus stop Tuesday between 7:40 and 7:45 in the morning was approached by...
Feb 26, 2019
Water main break closes Hazelton elementary school
A broken water main has forced the closure of a Hazelton elementary school. The Coast Mountains School District says Majagaleehl Gali Aks school will be closed for the rest of Tuesday, February 26. Of...
Feb 26, 2019
First Nation to make "major announcement" regarding pipelines
A Prince George area First Nation says it has a "major announcement" about gas pipelines running through its traditional territory. The Lheidli T'enneh have scheduled a news conference for Wednesday m...
Feb 26, 2019
Prince Rupert seeks NDIT grant for heritage project
The City of Prince Rupert is forging ahead with a grant application to help refurbish the CNR Station Heritage Building. A fixture of Rotary Waterfront Park, the building has been vacant for years and...
Feb 26, 2019
Queen Charlotte RCMP investigating armed robbery
Queen Charlotte RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at a local business. Police say a male suspect armed with a knife entered Howlers Beer and Wine Store Sunday night just before eight o'clock. Th...
Feb 26, 2019
Air quality advisory for Houston
Pollution has prompted an air quality advisory for Houston. The environment ministry and Northern Health say high concentrations of fine particulate matter are to blame. People with chronic medical co...
Feb 26, 2019
Prince Rupert budget features tax cut
Prince Rupert residents and businesses are on track to see something that hasn't happened in years. City staff have proposed a two percent tax decrease for both residential and commercial taxpayers in...
Feb 25, 2019
BC Oil and Gas Commission partners with First Nations to rehab oil and gas sites
The BC Oil and Gas Commission says it is partnering with First Nations to restore former oil and gas sites in northeast B.C. The Commission and the Fort Nelson First Nation are working in the Clarke L...
Feb 25, 2019