Category Archives: News
Service changes announced for Port Edward Transit System
Bus riders in Port Edward will be seeing some changes. B.C. Transit and the District of Port Edward have decided to adjust services as part of the anti-Covid 19 strategy. Effective now, no service wil...
Apr 16, 2020
Additional relief announced for local governments and businesses in B.C.
The B.C. government has announced new supports to help businesses. The government has announced it is reducing most commercial property tax bills by an average of 25 percent, providing $700 million in...
Apr 16, 2020
Provincial total of Covid-19 cases rises to 1561 with 3 additional deaths reported today
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix gave their daily update today regarding the Covid-19 situation. Today, there are 44 new test positive cases to report bringing...
Apr 15, 2020
First Nations and Conservation officers come together to save young grizzly bear
First Nations & Conservation Officers come together to save a young grizzly bear during lockdown. A young male grizzly bear, who had an encounter with residents of Hanson Island, has been safely r...
Apr 15, 2020
Additional support for truck drivers announced by B.C. Government
The Government of B.C. has announced additional help for truck drivers. The Government of B.C. is funding the installation of portable toilets at several commercial vehicle pull-outs, inspection stati...
Apr 15, 2020
Williams Lake RCMP arrest five in suspected drug trafficking
The Williams Lake RCMP arrested 5 people after searching a suspected drug trafficking residence. Today, RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 1400 block of Broadway South in Wil...
Apr 15, 2020
Neil Sterritt author and leader passes away at 79
Neil Sterritt, 79, passed away on Apr. 9, he was a renowned Gitxsan leader and author. He played an important role in developing the landmark Indigenous Rights and Title Case Delgamuukw versus B.C. He...
Apr 14, 2020
28 total cases in Northern Health reported in daily briefing
Today, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry alongside Health Minister Adrian Dix gave their daily update on the Covid-19 situation. There were 27 new test positive cases reported today bringing ...
Apr 14, 2020
45 new test positive cases of Covid-19 and 11 deaths since Saturday briefing
Health Minister Adrix Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry held their daily briefing today. Since the last update on Saturday there are 45 new test positive cases of Covid-19 bringing th...
Apr 13, 2020
Most open burning activities to be prohibited
Effective at noon on Apr. 16, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout B.C. to reduce the likelihood of human-caused wildfires, campfires will still be allowed. Activities that will ...
Apr 13, 2020