Category Archives: News
Ex-Telkwa mayor leading charge against "unfair" ICBC rate system
Ex-Telkwa Mayor Darcy Repen is leading the charge in a campaign to get ICBC to release rate information by postal code. Repen says that, according to 2016 data, rural drivers are essentially paying up...
Feb 19, 2019
Chief Joe Alphonse elected as Tl'etinqox Chief for 6th consecutive term
For the sixth time in a row, Chief Joe Alphonse has been elected to represent the Tl'etinqox First Nation. Chief Alphonse defeated runner-up Leslie Stump 164 votes to 78 in yesterday's election. Joini...
Feb 19, 2019
TransCanada exploring Prince Rupert project restart
TransCanada is reportedly looking to revive a Prince Rupert based project canned in 2017. According to the corporation, growing interest in a second LNG plant in northwestern BC has them assessing the...
Feb 19, 2019
Three arrested after shots fired in Taylor
Three suspects are in custody after gunshots were heard in Taylor this weekend. Police received reports of shots being fired near the 9800 block of North Spruce Street early Sunday morning. While on r...
Feb 19, 2019
Thousands of dollars of copper wire stolen near Dawson Creek
A series of thefts from oil wellsites near Tupper have Dawson Creek RCMP seeking public assistance. According to the wellsites' owner, the thefts took place late last month and involved at least 3 dif...
Feb 19, 2019
Travel advisory issued for Haida Gwaii
Extremely slippery conditions have prompted a travel advisory for Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii. The transportation ministry says travel is not recommended between Skidegate and Masset due to slick winter...
Feb 19, 2019
Province unveils $100 million grant for Northern B.C. communities
The provincial government has announced $100 million in funding to address northern B.C. infrastructure needs. Premier John Horgan unveiled the Northern Capital and Planning Grant alongside Minister o...
Feb 16, 2019
Coastal GasLink suspends work after artifacts unearthed south of Houston
Coastal GasLink says it has voluntarily suspended work at a site in Wet'suwet'en territory south of Houston. The stoppage comes as Unist'ot'en members discovered artifacts at a site known as 9A where ...
Feb 15, 2019
Indigenous cultural centre project presentation set for Quesnel council
Quesnel City Council will hear more about the proposed Lhtako Dene Indigenous Cultural Centre project next week. Project architect Alfred Waugh will present the final concept designs for the developme...
Feb 15, 2019
LNG Canada contribute $80,000 to help Kitimat and Terrace residents get their licenses
LNG Canada wants to help residents of Terrace and Kitimat get their licenses. Two sessions of drivers training in Kitimat and one in Terrace sponsored by LNG Canada will allow 46 students with Class L...
Feb 15, 2019