Category Archives: 2019
MLA Jennifer Rice commends new crime reduction funding for the Northcoast
MLA Jennifer Rice says 70 thousand dollars in crime prevention grants announced for the Northcoast last week will help to build stronger communities. Announced on Friday, the funding will come from th...
Apr 15, 2019
BC Prosecution Service says evidence of contempt against Wet'suwet'en members insufficient
According to the BC Prosecution Service, there is not sufficient evidence to support contempt charges against Wet'suwet'en members arrested in January. 14 Wet'suwet'en band members were arrested on Ja...
Apr 15, 2019
Modular hotel proposal in Kitimat now planning 119 rooms instead of 300
Plans to build a 119 room modular hotel in Kitimat have been approved. Horizon North will partner with Marriott International to bring the new Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites to the town. Initially,...
Apr 15, 2019
Dawson Creek Councillor elected as community liaison for Caribou Engagement process
Premier John Horgan has appointed Dawson Creek councillor and former MLA Blair Lekstrom as community liaison for the Caribou Engagement process. Horgan made the announcement in Dawson Creek today foll...
Apr 15, 2019
Watermain break cuts water to section of Terrace street
Water has been temporarily cut to the 4900 block of Gair Avenue in Terrace. According to the City, the cut-off is due to a watermain break in the area. Crews are currently on site and hope to have wat...
Apr 15, 2019
Burning efforts could result in visible smoke in Smithers
Planned burning could result in smoke being visible in the Smithers area over the next month and a half. As part of a multi-year FireSmart project to reduce wildfire fuels, pile burning will begin as ...
Apr 15, 2019
Prince George RCMP searching for missing man
Prince George RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating a missing person. 59 year-old Marlon Hugh Arscott has not been seen since Friday. Arscott's family have concerns over his health, noting...
Apr 15, 2019
CRD gets funding for business facade improvement program
Funding for the Cariboo Regional District's proposed business facade improvement program has been approved. 20 thousand dollars in funding from the Northern Development Initiative Trust will go toward...
Apr 15, 2019
Province hosting public consultations to improve special needs support processes
Public consultations are set to launch next month as the province looks to better understand the experiences of families with special needs children. Three northern stops are among the 8 being made by...
Apr 15, 2019
Downtown business owners meeting for closed-door forum in Terrace tomorrow
Business and property owners from Terrace's downtown will be meeting for the Downtown Business Forum tomorrow. Attendees of the closed-door meetings will discuss solutions to the issues currently face...
Apr 15, 2019