Category Archives: 2019
Prince Rupert to offer derelict vehicle pickup program
The City of Prince Rupert is trying to help residents deal with derelict vehicles. With many of the local impoundment yards full, residents have typically had few options to dispose of cars and trucks...
Mar 04, 2019
Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance seeking manager as they prepare for provincial pitch
As they load up to make a pitch to the province, the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance are looking to add a full time manager. Funded by 3 Regional Districts and representing more than 20 local ...
Mar 04, 2019
Free computer training courses being offered in Prince Rupert through March
Prince Rupert residents looking to improve their computer skills will have a chance to do so free of charge. Change Makers is partnering with the Unemployment Action Centre to offer the learner-centri...
Mar 04, 2019
IMAGINE Grants application period now open
Northern Health has opened its application period for the latest round of their IMAGINE Community Grants program. IMAGINE Grants support projects which improve the health and lifestyles of those livin...
Mar 04, 2019
Who will seek the NDP nomination in Skeena-Bulkley Valley?
With MP Nathan Cullen not running in the next federal election, the question now is who will seek the NDP nomination in Skeena-Bulkley Valley. Cullen didn't name anyone specific during an interview la...
Mar 04, 2019
Two Prince Rupert residents charged following Prince George robbery
A pair of Prince Rupert residents are facing a number of charges relating to an armed robbery in Prince George last month. In the early morning hours of February 21st, a man was witnessed entering the...
Mar 04, 2019
Partnership hopes to improve emergency management in the Bella Coola valley
The BC government says a new partnership will improve emergency management planning in the Bella Coola valley. The province has signed a memorandum of understanding the Central Coast Regional District...
Mar 04, 2019
23 new Aboriginal Fisheries Guardians complete training
23 new Aboriginal Fisheries Guardians were honoured at a ceremony in Squamish this weekend after wrapping up their training. Introduced by the DFO in 1992, the national program is a 3 week training co...
Mar 04, 2019
Heli-logging to be conducted west of 108 Mile Ranch this month
Wildfire fuel management is continuing in the 108 Mile Ranch area beginning this week. Logging work is being conducted to thin out trees in the area west of the railway tracks ahead of the wildfire se...
Mar 04, 2019
One person in hospital and one in custody after Williams Lake shooting
Williams Lake RCMP are recommending a charge of attempted murder after a shooting in the city. Police say they were called out to the 1100 block of 3rd Avenue North at 6:18 Saturday night. A female vi...
Mar 03, 2019