Category Archives: News
October 6th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 593 new cases of Covid-19 as of last night. That brings the active total to 5,937, with 144 in ICU. Of the new cases, 87 are within Northern Health's jurisdiction, while ...
Oct 6, 2021
Businesses Being Advised of Scam Spreading in Northwest
Businesses are being warned of a scam which is spreading in the Northwest. According to the Smithers Chamber of Commerce, two recent reports have been made regarding the same, Ontario based, company. ...
Oct 5, 2021
Prince Rupert residents express concern surrounding proposed 70-unit apartment complex
A number of Prince Rupert residents issued some strong opinions on a proposed 70-unit apartment complex during a public hearing last night. Concerns ranged from potential issues such as parking, traff...
Oct 5, 2021
Ex-Quesnel mayor arrested on allegations of sexual assault
Steve Wallace, a former mayor of Quesnel, was recently arrested in Victoria on alleged sexual assault charges. An investigation into Wallace, who was running a driving school, was started back in Sept...
Oct 5, 2021
Second Active Outbreak Declared at University Hospital of Northern BC
Covid has not been kind to the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, and it doesn't appear to be letting up. Northern Health has declared another outbreak at the Prince George based hospit...
Oct 5, 2021
New Westminster board of education looking to making COVID vaccines required for teachers
New Westminster's board of education is seeking out legal advice in order to find a way to make vaccines required for everyone working in the education system. However, BC's education minister has sta...
Oct 5, 2021
New Vaccination Requirements for Care Home and Public Service Employees
Unvaccinated residents working in the public service industry, or at care homes will soon be forced to stay home. During a conference yesterday, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced that all employees...
Oct 5, 2021
Quesnel Park Dedicated to Commemorating Residential School Victims
Quesnel residents will soon have a place to honour and commemorate the victims of the Residential School System all year round. City Council voted unanimously yesterday to dedicate the amphitheater pa...
Oct 5, 2021
Wet'suwet'en Chief Takes Home International Award for Efforts to Protect Land
A Unist'ot'en land defender has been recognized internationally for her efforts to protect her people's land. As a Wet'suwet'en Chief, Freda Huson has worked for years to protect the land and advocate...
Oct 5, 2021
Fort St John Woman Arrested After Refusing to Wear a Mask on Multiple Occasions
One woman's face became very familiar to police in Fort St John last week, which was precisely the problem. RCMP responded to two different calls to local businesses last week with reports of a patron...
Oct 5, 2021