Category Archives: News
Northwest First Nations launch natural gas supply initiative
A group of northwest B.C. First Nations says it wants to help the world ween itself off coal. The Lax Kw'alaams Band, Metlakatla, Haisla, and Nisga'a Nations have signed a memorandum of understanding ...
Oct 9, 2019
McBride RCMP say no criminal intent after student approached by motorist
McBride Mounties say they don't believe there was any criminal intent after a local school reported an attempted abduction. RCMP say a local secondary school student was heading to class Tuesday morni...
Oct 8, 2019
Prince Rupert lifts Boil Water Notice
The City of Prince Rupert has lifted a boil water notice issued for an area of the community. The City says flushing of the water system has removed bacteriological coliforms that prompted the notice ...
Oct 8, 2019
Vanderhoof RCMP arrest one person for string of arsons
Vanderhoof RCMP are investigating a string of suspicious fires in the community. Mounties say the first fire was reported in April, while the most recent blaze was reported September 26, 2019. Investi...
Oct 8, 2019
Smithers family receives Minister's Award
Mark and Pauline Adamson are being recognized by the Province through the Minister's Award for Innovation and Excellence in Woodlot Management for the North and for being the top provincial performer....
Oct 8, 2019
Key issues being endorsed at the UBCM
The City of Williams Lake was represented at this years Union Of B.C. Municipalities. They had some resolutions in mind that they wanted to see endorsed. Two items came to the forefront including the ...
Oct 8, 2019
Homelessness, health care and housing are key issues for the City of Terrace
Security, Health care and housing were the key points that came from a public input opportunity on homelessness and related issues. The City of Terrace is looking to hire 3 more RCMP members. Each add...
Oct 8, 2019
Amendements to Motor Vehicle Act set to help new vehicles
People use who other forms of transportation such as, e-scooters, electric unicycles or Segways will benefit from proposed amendements to the Motor Vehicle Act that was just introduced. If established...
Oct 7, 2019
Pile burning to begin in the Walker Valley
Pile burning is planned to take place in the Walker Valley in the 108 Mile Ranch area. It will be taking place between October 11th and November 30th. The 108 Greenbelt commission is coordinating the ...
Oct 7, 2019
Prince Rupert boil water notice remains in effect
A boil water notice remains in effect for some Prince Rupert residents. The notice was issued last Friday after testing revealed higher levels of total coliforms in the water system. City crews have b...
Oct 7, 2019