Category Archives: News
Reactions to 2019 BC Budget lukewarm
Reactions to BC's 2019 budget, released yesterday, can best be described as lukewarm. While few stood up to cheer over the new budget, even those less supportive of the government found few worth clam...
Feb 20, 2019
First Nations Revenue Sharing Plan details
Reactions to a First Nations revenue sharing plan revealed during yesterday's budget announcement have been largely positive. While some say the plan to split gaming revenue with First Nations is long...
Feb 20, 2019
Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson addresses reconciliation
Responding to last week's throne speech, Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson says it'll take more than just words to reach true reconciliation with First Nations. In that speech, Premier John Horgan committed B...
Feb 20, 2019
Prince Rupert advises drivers about slick streets
The City of Prince Rupert is asking residents to slow down and drive with caution. Officials say roads and streets are extremely icy and crews have been out since early Wednesday morning putting salt ...
Feb 20, 2019
Collision between train and road grader near Smithers sends one to hospital
A collision between a train and grader east of Smithers from this morning has sent one to hospital. It is believed that the CN Rail container train was heading west at about 10:30 this morning when it...
Feb 19, 2019
Unist'ot'en say government stole artifacts from territory
Unist'ot'en members are claiming the provincial government stole ancient artifacts uncovered on their territory last week. According to the Unist'ot'en, inspectors from the Archaeology Branch of the M...
Feb 19, 2019
Fundraiser for Jessica Patrick's family reaches goal
A fundraiser to help the family of young mother whose life was cut short has reached its goal. Eighteen-year-old Jessica Patrick (Balczer) disappeared from Smithers August 31 and her body was discover...
Feb 19, 2019
Haida Gwaii travel advisory lifted
The transportation ministry has lifted a travel advisory for Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii. Officials advised motorists not to travel between Skidegate and Masset Tuesday morning due to extremely slippery...
Feb 19, 2019
Kitsumkalum cat count
Kitsumkalum is trying to count the number cats in the community. The First Nation is conducting a survey to find out how many un-spayed/un-neutered cats live in homes or are free-roaming. Kitsumkalum ...
Feb 19, 2019
New principal to take over at CNC in Quesnel
A new boss is set to be roaming the halls of the College of New Caledonia's Quesnel campus come the end of the month. Tim Lofstrom has been named as the next regional principal in Quesnel, effective a...
Feb 19, 2019