Category Archives: 2019
PG RCMP make third shooting arrest
Prince George RCMP have made another arrest in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Mounties took Kenneth Munroe into custody Tuesday afternoon during a traffic stop in the city. Munroe is e...
Apr 24, 2019
Terrace man killed at remote logging operation
A 46 year-old Terrace man was killed at a remote logging operation south of Kitimat Thursday, April 18. RCMP say they were called out to a workplace fatality near Eagle Bay on Douglas Channel late in ...
Apr 23, 2019
Northwestern governments team up for workforce attraction and retention strategy
Local governments in the northwest are partnering up to invest in the regional workforce. More than 175 thousand dollars in Rural Dividend program grants were announced for the area yesterday. Now, th...
Apr 23, 2019
Province invests 2.24 million in BC Assembly of First Nations economic development strategy
2.24 million dollars in provincial funding over the next 2 years will help support the continued development of the BC Assembly of First Nations' economic development strategy. Thanks to their funding...
Apr 23, 2019
Skeena NDP hopeful Greg Brown releases campaign video
In a video released today, Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP candidate Greg Brown says passion and compassion set him apart in the leadership race. Brown, who is currently a town councillor in Smithers, says ...
Apr 23, 2019
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George proposes 20 year agreement with FortisBC
An agreement has been proposed which would see the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George supply FortisBC with a source of renewable fuel. At their meeting last week, District Board Members proposed ...
Apr 23, 2019
Export Navigator Initiative expanded
Following recommendations made by their Small Business Task Force, the province will be expanding the Export Navigator Initiative. Building on the success of the pilot program, the expansions will add...
Apr 23, 2019
Fire at Stuart Nechako Manor ousts 36 residents
A fire at the Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof has displaced 36 residents at the Northern Health facility. Early yesterday morning fire crews responded to a blaze at the extended care facility, resu...
Apr 23, 2019
New ferry ready to start making northern trips
A much anticipated new vessel will be joining the BC Ferries fleet this summer. With all sea trials now complete, the Northern Sea Wolf is ready to take over mid-coast connector duties. Currently prov...
Apr 23, 2019
Changes to Prince Rupert to Port Edward bus fares
BC Transit has announced a number of logistical changes for its Prince Rupert to Port Edward services. One of the biggest impacts will be on passengers' wallets, with fares going up from 2 to 3 dollar...
Apr 23, 2019