Category Archives: News
All parties agree that developing trust was a key in getting LNG Canada project going
Representatives from LNG Canada, TransCanada, and the Haisla Nation all agree that trust was a key in getting the LNG Canada project off the ground. According to all three parties, the formation of tr...
Apr 04, 2019
Former Tahltan Central Council President Annita McPhee running for Federal NDP spot
Former Tahltan Central Council President Annita McPhee is throwing her hat in the race to succeed Nathan Cullen. McPhee, who grew up in Telegraph Creek, says she wants to help build and improve the re...
Apr 04, 2019
250 crabs found dumped off Highway 16
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is seeking the public's help after a huge pile of crabs were illegally dumped off the side of Highway 16. Fisheries officers in Smithers were notified about the ...
Apr 04, 2019
Wood innovation and market expansion the target of $7.9 million investment
Fifteen industry trade associations and research institutes will receive 7.9 million dollars to support the growth of the wood product market. That funding, provided via a partnership between federal ...
Apr 04, 2019
Proposed Quesnel bylaw would streamline outdoor cafe and sidewalk vendor applications
A new bylaw which looks to streamline the process to obtain outdoor cafe and sidewalk vendor licenses has received first, second, and third readings from Quesnel City Council. Under the proposed bylaw...
Apr 04, 2019
New report suggests community based policing could solve issues in Indigenous communities
According to a new report by the Council of Canadian Academies, a community driven approach to policing could benefit Indigenous communities. That report finds that in Indigenous communities face uniq...
Apr 04, 2019
Grand Chief Edward John visits numerous Gitxsan Chiefs to discuss Federal loan forgiveness
As part of their 2019 budget, the Federal government announced that they would be forgiving or repaying 1.4 billion dollars in treaty negotiation loans. For the Gitxsan, that amounts to more than 25 m...
Apr 04, 2019
Topley power outage affecting 650 customers
BC Hydro is investigating a power outage in the Topley area affecting about 650 customers. Crews expect to by on site by 11 o'clock this morning. There is no estimate about when power may be restored.
Apr 04, 2019
Province announces $3.4 million for northern forestry improvement projects
Forestry improvement projects in Terrace, Burns Lake, 100 Mile House, and Haida Gwaii will share in nearly $3.4 million in provincial funding. Forests Minister Doug Donaldson announced funding from th...
Apr 04, 2019
Highway 97 crash kills Cariboo-Chilcotin resident
One person is dead after a head-on crash near McLeod Lake last night. Mackenzie RCMP say a southbound Dodge pickup crossed the centre line and collided head-on with a north-bound transport truck on Hi...
Apr 04, 2019