Category Archives: 2019
Fundraiser for Jessica Patrick's family reaches goal
A fundraiser to help the family of young mother whose life was cut short has reached its goal. Eighteen-year-old Jessica Patrick (Balczer) disappeared from Smithers August 31 and her body was discover...
Feb 19, 2019
Haida Gwaii travel advisory lifted
The transportation ministry has lifted a travel advisory for Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii. Officials advised motorists not to travel between Skidegate and Masset Tuesday morning due to extremely slippery...
Feb 19, 2019
Kitsumkalum cat count
Kitsumkalum is trying to count the number cats in the community. The First Nation is conducting a survey to find out how many un-spayed/un-neutered cats live in homes or are free-roaming. Kitsumkalum ...
Feb 19, 2019
New principal to take over at CNC in Quesnel
A new boss is set to be roaming the halls of the College of New Caledonia's Quesnel campus come the end of the month. Tim Lofstrom has been named as the next regional principal in Quesnel, effective a...
Feb 19, 2019
Ex-Telkwa mayor leading charge against "unfair" ICBC rate system
Ex-Telkwa Mayor Darcy Repen is leading the charge in a campaign to get ICBC to release rate information by postal code. Repen says that, according to 2016 data, rural drivers are essentially paying up...
Feb 19, 2019
Chief Joe Alphonse elected as Tl'etinqox Chief for 6th consecutive term
For the sixth time in a row, Chief Joe Alphonse has been elected to represent the Tl'etinqox First Nation. Chief Alphonse defeated runner-up Leslie Stump 164 votes to 78 in yesterday's election. Joini...
Feb 19, 2019
TransCanada exploring Prince Rupert project restart
TransCanada is reportedly looking to revive a Prince Rupert based project canned in 2017. According to the corporation, growing interest in a second LNG plant in northwestern BC has them assessing the...
Feb 19, 2019
Three arrested after shots fired in Taylor
Three suspects are in custody after gunshots were heard in Taylor this weekend. Police received reports of shots being fired near the 9800 block of North Spruce Street early Sunday morning. While on r...
Feb 19, 2019
Thousands of dollars of copper wire stolen near Dawson Creek
A series of thefts from oil wellsites near Tupper have Dawson Creek RCMP seeking public assistance. According to the wellsites' owner, the thefts took place late last month and involved at least 3 dif...
Feb 19, 2019
Travel advisory issued for Haida Gwaii
Extremely slippery conditions have prompted a travel advisory for Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii. The transportation ministry says travel is not recommended between Skidegate and Masset due to slick winter...
Feb 19, 2019