Category Archives: News
Skeena NDP hopeful Greg Brown releases campaign video
In a video released today, Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP candidate Greg Brown says passion and compassion set him apart in the leadership race. Brown, who is currently a town councillor in Smithers, says ...
Apr 23, 2019
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George proposes 20 year agreement with FortisBC
An agreement has been proposed which would see the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George supply FortisBC with a source of renewable fuel. At their meeting last week, District Board Members proposed ...
Apr 23, 2019
Export Navigator Initiative expanded
Following recommendations made by their Small Business Task Force, the province will be expanding the Export Navigator Initiative. Building on the success of the pilot program, the expansions will add...
Apr 23, 2019
Fire at Stuart Nechako Manor ousts 36 residents
A fire at the Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof has displaced 36 residents at the Northern Health facility. Early yesterday morning fire crews responded to a blaze at the extended care facility, resu...
Apr 23, 2019
New ferry ready to start making northern trips
A much anticipated new vessel will be joining the BC Ferries fleet this summer. With all sea trials now complete, the Northern Sea Wolf is ready to take over mid-coast connector duties. Currently prov...
Apr 23, 2019
Changes to Prince Rupert to Port Edward bus fares
BC Transit has announced a number of logistical changes for its Prince Rupert to Port Edward services. One of the biggest impacts will be on passengers' wallets, with fares going up from 2 to 3 dollar...
Apr 23, 2019
Two Cariboo projects receive gang reduction funding
Two Cariboo-based programs will benefit from community-based funding aimed at reducing gang and gun violence in BC. Nearly 208 thousand dollars will go to providing youth with an action plan to preven...
Apr 23, 2019
Prince George cyclist appears to run red in Monday collision
An apparent judgement error has landed a Prince George cyclist in hospital. Police were called out to the intersection of Winnipeg Street and Carney Street yesterday evening for reports of a collision...
Apr 23, 2019
More than $5.3 million in Rural Dividend funding announced for northern communities
Northern First Nations, governments, and not-for-profits will share in 5.3 million dollars in fresh provincial funding. That funding will be spread across 35 projects awarded funding under the BC Rura...
Apr 23, 2019
Terrace local among finalists for 2019 ThriveNorth Business Challenge
A local entrepreneur from Terrace is among 12 finalists of the 2019 ThriveNorth Business Challenge. Lucy Sager, who has lived and worked in the northwest for more than two decades, is nominated in the...
Apr 18, 2019