Category Archives: News
RCMP seek missing Prince Rupert man
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for help finding a missing local man. Kevin Rodney Jeffery Bell was last seen at the Prince Rupert Mall on March 28, 2019. A description of Kevin Bell is as follows: Firs...
Apr 03, 2019
BCIT and KVI looking in to bringing more mariner training to the northcoast
BCIT and the Kitimat Valley Institute are working together to bring better training for mariners in the north. KVI President and CEO Tanya Rexin announced that they will be bringing a bridge watch pro...
Apr 03, 2019
Industry Training Authority hopes community-based model will improve access to trades training
With multiple energy sector projects in the area either acquiring or seeking approval, demand for skilled trades workers in the north is set to balloon. Michael Cameron, Indigenous Initiatives Directo...
Apr 03, 2019
Kitimat LNG provides project updates at Haisla LNG Conference
Project Updates While the Haisla LNG Conference did not bring a highly anticipated Final Investment Decision for Kitimat LNG, it did feature a project update. Not to be confused with LNG Canada...
Apr 03, 2019
PG RCMP investigating distraction thefts
Prince George RCMP are warning the public about a recent spike in distraction thefts. Mounties say they've received three reports in the last 24 hours about people's belongings being stolen while vict...
Apr 03, 2019
Haisla LNG Conference under way
The Haisla LNG Conference and Trade Show is in full swing in Kitimat. After a welcome reception Tuesday night, the conference portion began in earnest today with a number of presentations. Though tick...
Apr 03, 2019
Nisga'a Hereditary Chief appointed UNBC Chancellor
The University of Northern BC's next chancellor will be from the Nisga'a Nation. Hereditary Chief Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell Senior, who was the first elected President of the Nisga'a Lisims Government...
Apr 03, 2019
RCMP investigating Kitkatla homicide
RCMP are investigating a homicide in the community of Kitkatla, southwest of Prince Rupert. A report of a sudden death was called in to the Prince Rupert RCMP Monday night, shortly after 8 p.m. Office...
Apr 03, 2019
Quesnel to conduct housing needs assessment
The City of Quesnel is forging ahead with a plan to solve its housing crunch. With more people moving north from the Lower Mainland, seniors and young professionals looking for smaller homes, and loca...
Apr 03, 2019
Dust advisories continued for Smithers, Burns Lake
The environment ministry and northern health have continued road dust advisories for Smithers and Burns Lake. Those with underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until conditio...
Apr 03, 2019 D.R.Gonzalez