Category Archives: News
Additional funding announced for Salmon Restoration Projects
The government has announced funding for eight projects through the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund. The projects will receive roughly $10.5 million. This brings the total numb...
Jul 15, 2020
Watermain break affecting some North Rural Terrace residents
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has issued a service interruption that is affecting some North Terrace Residents. A mainline break occurred on the Rural Terrace Water systems around 11:30 p.m...
Jul 15, 2020
Concerns over low salmon runs prompts fishing closure in the Tankeeah River area
Fishing continues to be a major topic amongst B.C. First Nations as the returns on salmon have been much lower. Today a letter was sent out by the Heiltsuk Tribal Council and Heiltsuk Fisheries asking...
Jul 15, 2020
Fatal motel fire in Prince George believed to be arson
A fatal motel fire that took place in Prince George last week is believed to be arson. Last Wednesday RCMP and the local Fire Rescue were called out to a motel on the 900 block of Victoria St. Three p...
Jul 14, 2020
New survey data shows businesses adapting to "paradoxical" phase the pandemic
The second wave of the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions has been released and shows new insights into how businesses are dealing with Covid-19. This wave of data shows that businesses are beginn...
Jul 14, 2020
No injuries reported following report of shots being fired in Williams Lake
Yesterday, Williams Lake RCMP responded to a report of shots being fired in the direction of a home in the 6100 Block of Guide Rd. The 9-1-1 call reported hearing a disturbance prior to the gun shots....
Jul 14, 2020
Quesnel RCMP investigating extensive damage to bridge following hit and run
The Quesnel RCMP are investigating after a hit and run caused major traffic slowdowns and extensive damage to the Quesnel River Bridge. Late yesterday morning a northbound transport truck hit the brid...
Jul 14, 2020
Launch of Indigenous language app sees large success
A new Indigenous language app, designed by Prince Rupert resident Brendan Eshom is seeing a surge of popularity. It was launched over the weekend and its surge in popularity saw it land on the Apple A...
Jul 13, 2020
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council releases statement on growing concerns of Covid-19 in remote communities
Concerns over Covid-19 continue in remote First Nations communities. Concerns in remote First Nations grow as B.C. begins phase 3 of its restart plan. Phase 3 was launched without consultation or cons...
Jul 13, 2020
Nisga'a Fisheries and Wildlife announces salmon fishing closure
The Nisga'a government has put a pair of closures into effect for salmon fishing. The government has been tracking Chinook and Sockeye. As of July 7, 31,785 Sockeye have passed the fish wheels with 35...
Jul 13, 2020