Category Archives: 2019
Grand Chief Edward John visits numerous Gitxsan Chiefs to discuss Federal loan forgiveness
As part of their 2019 budget, the Federal government announced that they would be forgiving or repaying 1.4 billion dollars in treaty negotiation loans. For the Gitxsan, that amounts to more than 25 m...
Apr 04, 2019
Topley power outage affecting 650 customers
BC Hydro is investigating a power outage in the Topley area affecting about 650 customers. Crews expect to by on site by 11 o'clock this morning. There is no estimate about when power may be restored.
Apr 04, 2019
Province announces $3.4 million for northern forestry improvement projects
Forestry improvement projects in Terrace, Burns Lake, 100 Mile House, and Haida Gwaii will share in nearly $3.4 million in provincial funding. Forests Minister Doug Donaldson announced funding from th...
Apr 04, 2019
Highway 97 crash kills Cariboo-Chilcotin resident
One person is dead after a head-on crash near McLeod Lake last night. Mackenzie RCMP say a southbound Dodge pickup crossed the centre line and collided head-on with a north-bound transport truck on Hi...
Apr 04, 2019
RCMP seek missing Prince Rupert man
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for help finding a missing local man. Kevin Rodney Jeffery Bell was last seen at the Prince Rupert Mall on March 28, 2019. A description of Kevin Bell is as follows: Firs...
Apr 03, 2019
BCIT and KVI looking in to bringing more mariner training to the northcoast
BCIT and the Kitimat Valley Institute are working together to bring better training for mariners in the north. KVI President and CEO Tanya Rexin announced that they will be bringing a bridge watch pro...
Apr 03, 2019
Industry Training Authority hopes community-based model will improve access to trades training
With multiple energy sector projects in the area either acquiring or seeking approval, demand for skilled trades workers in the north is set to balloon. Michael Cameron, Indigenous Initiatives Directo...
Apr 03, 2019
Kitimat LNG provides project updates at Haisla LNG Conference
Project Updates While the Haisla LNG Conference did not bring a highly anticipated Final Investment Decision for Kitimat LNG, it did feature a project update. Not to be confused with LNG Canada...
Apr 03, 2019
PG RCMP investigating distraction thefts
Prince George RCMP are warning the public about a recent spike in distraction thefts. Mounties say they've received three reports in the last 24 hours about people's belongings being stolen while vict...
Apr 03, 2019
Haisla LNG Conference under way
The Haisla LNG Conference and Trade Show is in full swing in Kitimat. After a welcome reception Tuesday night, the conference portion began in earnest today with a number of presentations. Though tick...
Apr 03, 2019