Category Archives: News
New features being added to National Poppy Campaign
In an attempt to liven up the 2022 National Poppy Campaign, the Royal Canadian Legion will be taking up new initiatives such as implementing new digital engagement strategies and using environmentally...
Nov 2, 2022
District of Kitimat Water Quality Advisory lifted
A Water Quality Advisory for the District of Kitimat was lifted earlier today after the District and Northern Health agreed that the water was now safe. The advisory had been in effect since last Frid...
Nov 2, 2022
Prince Rupert societies work to support displaced Ukrainians
A dinner to raise funds to help families who have recently relocated from Ukraine being hosted by the Prince Rupert Society for Refugee Support this weekend. Ray Pederson, a volunteer for the society,...
Nov 2, 2022
Prince Rupert School District 52 makes staffing changes
A press release from Prince Rupert School District 52 was sent out earlier today in order to announce some staffing changes. Christine Franes recently resigned from her position as the Vice-Principal ...
Nov 2, 2022
Victoria Foundation offering $20,000 grants to help kids find permanent homes
According to a recent report, a company called the Victoria Foundation is now offering $20,000 grants to organizations that help children in government care find permanent homes in their communities. ...
Nov 2, 2022
Halloween mostly quiet in Northern BC outside of Fort St John candy incident and Prince George arrests
When it comes to people going outside in order to celebrate the holidays, sometimes things can get some what wild and occasionally, unfortunate incidents can take place. But when it came to most North...
Nov 2, 2022 Photo Courtesy of Fort St John RCMP
Prince George RCMP vehicle investigation results in discovery of potential drug trafficking items
On Halloween, just after 3 in the morning, Prince George RCMP saw a vehicle speeding on Highway 97 near Austin Road and before a traffic stop could be conducted, the vehicle pulled into a gas station ...
Nov 2, 2022
BC Crisis Line Network heaps praise on new report giving recommendations on how to deal with toxic drug crisis
A news release was crafted and put out yesterday by the BC Crisis Line Network as a response to the Closing Gaps, Reducing Barriers: Expanding the Response to the Toxic Drug and Overdose Crisis report...
Nov 2, 2022
BC adding many child care spaces to ChildCareBC program
According to a new report, the Province of BC is going to be adding over 1,370 child-care spaces to the $10-a-day ChildCareBC program. With these additions, the Provincial Government says that this wi...
Nov 1, 2022
BC celebrating Apprenticeship Recognition month
With the Province of BC celebrating Apprenticeship Recognition Month, they are encouraging provincial residents to learn of the benefits of a skilled trades career that offers high-quality, good-payin...
Nov 1, 2022