Category Archives: 2019
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Quesnel/Prince George regions
Residents in the Quesnel and Prince George areas may want to batten down the hatches. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the North Cariboo, Prince George, and McGregor regio...
Jun 03, 2019
Haida Elders receive honorary degrees for language preservation work
Vancouver Island University is honouring a group of Haida Elders for their dedication to preserve and revitalize HlGaagilda Xaayda Kil, the Skidegate dialect of the Haida language. The nine Elders cre...
Jun 03, 2019
Cariboo Tourism group receives funding to support communication during emergencies
A one-time grant of 100 thousand dollars will help support emergency preparedness in the Cariboo. Given to the Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, the funds will help create a set of common c...
Jun 03, 2019
Peter Lantin selected as newest member of the Prince Rupert Port Authority's Board of Directors
A new week, a new job for former Haida Nation Council President Peter Lantin. Lantin, who filled the role between 2012 and 2018, has been selected to replace Bud Smith on the Prince Rupert Port Author...
Jun 03, 2019
Tourism Prince George receives funding to boost Motorcycle marketing program
Those who like a little bit more open air during their travels along Highway 16 are in luck. Destination BC has provided Tourism Prince George with 40 thousand dollars in funding to market their Highw...
Jun 03, 2019
Quesnel receives funding to complete agriculture plan
A 50 thousand dollar injection from the provincial government will help complete an on-going agriculture plan in Quesnel. Earlier this year, the City completed their Regional Agri-Food Business Plan i...
Jun 03, 2019
Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls presents Final Report
It was an emotional scene in Gatineau today as the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls presented their Final Report. Indigenous women impacted by the tragedies...
Jun 03, 2019
New child care spaces coming to Hagensborg thanks to $1 million investment
A one million dollar investment from the Childcare BC New Spaces Fund will bring a new child care facility to Hagensborg A standalone facility will be established beside Sir Alexander Mackenzie Second...
May 31, 2019
Tahltan Central Government and Geoscience BC come to collaborative research agreement
A new collaboration agreement between the Tahltan Central Government and Geoscience BC will set the guidelines for how the two will work together in the future. Under the agreement, Geoscience and the...
May 31, 2019
Wet'suwet'en elect new Chief and two new councillors
Maureen Luggi has been elected as the newest Chief of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation. It will be Luggi's second stint as an elected chief after previously holding the position between 1987 and 2007. In...
May 31, 2019