Category Archives: 2019
RCMP looking for vehicle in connection with Valemount homicide
The RCMP North District Major Crime Unit is trying to track down a vehicle in connection with a homicide in Valemount. Police went to a home in the 1800 block of Main Street just after 11 Sunday morni...
Mar 15, 2019
Prince Rupert water given the all-clear
All Prince Rupert residents can now drink tap water without boiling it. Northern Health has given the City the all clear to completely remove the water quality advisory. A boil water notice was impose...
Mar 15, 2019
Mutual Aid Agreement negotiations between Port Edward and Prince Rupert stalled
Port Edward residents could find themselves in trouble in the event of a large fire. Last month, a mutual aid agreement between the District of Port Edward and Prince Rupert ran up. Without an agreeme...
Mar 15, 2019
Province funds new school playgrounds
Some northern B.C. schools will get playgrounds courtesy of a provincial funding program. The Playground Equipment Program (PEP) will provide $5 million in 50 new playgrounds in 34 school districts ar...
Mar 15, 2019
Dawson Creek RCMP seize drugs, firearms, and cash after executing search warrant
An investigation in Dawson Creek uncovered various drugs, weapons, and cash. On Monday, RCMP launched an investigation in to an adult resident known to be involved in the drug trade. Following their i...
Mar 15, 2019
Traffic stop leads to weapons charges in Prince George
What started off as a simple traffic stop in Prince George on Wednesday resulted in a brief chase and the seizure of weapons and drugs. Early Wednesday morning, an RCMP officer attempted to pull a veh...
Mar 15, 2019
Elimination of student loans a key topic as Coast Mountain College hosts round-table with students
A massive burden has been lifted off the shoulders of post-secondary students in British Columbia. As part of their 2019 budget, BC announced they would be eliminating interest on student loans going ...
Mar 15, 2019
BC/Ottawa officially launch salmon restoration fund
The BC and federal governments have officially launched a fund aimed at restoring wild salmon stocks across the province. The BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund will provide nearly $143 million...
Mar 15, 2019
Secwepemc communities sign collaboration agreement with province
Seven Secwepemc communities have signed a long-term collaboration agreement with the provincial government. During a ceremony yesterday, leaders from the Nation signed a Letter of Commitment with the ...
Mar 15, 2019
MPs to join Wet'suwet'en Chiefs for government to government discussions in Witset
MPs Nathan Cullen, Romeo Saganash, and Murray Rankin will join Wet'suwet'en Chiefs in Witset this weekend to open discussions with the province. Government to Government talks will kick off with a smo...
Mar 15, 2019