Category Archives: 2019
Legislative changes restore BCUC's oversight of BC Hydro
Keeping with the first phase of their review in to BC Hydro, the province has introduced ammendments to allow for more oversight. In a report released earlier this year, the review found that BC Hydro...
Apr 01, 2019
Changes to the Forest and Range Practices Act will help bolster health and sustainability
Legislative changes beginning today will help to support the health and sustainability of BC's forests and range lands. Initial ammendments to the Forest and Range Practices Act will take effect today...
Apr 01, 2019
Province approves Kluskus connector route
After facing fires and floods that threatened to cut off their only escape route, a First Nation community west of Quesnel is finally getting a new road. The B.C. government has announced a new route ...
Apr 01, 2019
BC Ferries Commissioner seeking input on proposed rate increase
Ferry rates in BC could see an annual 2.3 percent increase following a proposal by the BC Ferries Commissioner. In the proposal, the Commissioner says that the increase is to counter inflation and ope...
Apr 01, 2019
Kitimat hosting 3 day 2019 Haisla LNG Conference and Trade Show beginning tomorrow
Tamatik Arena in Kitimat is set to host the 2019 Haisla LNG Conference and Trade Show, set to kick off tomorrow. A slew of presenters from across the globe will be present for the 3 day conference, wh...
Apr 01, 2019
Sande Overpass in Terrace clear after morning logging truck incident
At roughly 8:00 this morning, a logging truck attempting to turn on to the Sande Overpass in Terrace tipped, spilling logs across the road. According to RCMP Constable Crystal Evelyn, it appears the t...
Apr 01, 2019
Transition Prince Rupert releases roster of events to celebrate Sustainability Month
For residents of Prince Rupert, April will now be known as Sustainability Month. City Council unanimously voted to approve the designation following a presentation from Transition Prince Rupert last w...
Apr 01, 2019
Mild weather prompts caution from Northwest Fire Centre
The Northwest Fire Centre is trying to cut down the risk of preventable wildfires. Officials are reminding people to use caution with outdoor burning given the recent mild, dry weather. Those thinking...
Apr 01, 2019
Auto Insurance claims changes take effect as of today
Changes to the way the province handles auto insurance related legal claims came in to effect today. Under the new rules, pain and suffering claims for victims of minor crashes will be capped at 5,500...
Apr 01, 2019
Public assistance being sought as Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako prepares for flooding season
Public input is being sought in order to better protect the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako from flooding and landslides. According to the Ministry of Forests and Lands, last year's wildfires cou...
Apr 01, 2019