Category Archives: News
Williams Lake company to start passenger bus service
A Williams Lake company plans to fill some of the void left when Greyhound pulled out of BC. The Passenger Transportation Board has approved an application by Adventure Charters and Rentals to operate...
Apr 02, 2019
Maureen LeBourdais wins CRD Area F by-election in landslide
Results from the Cariboo Regional District's Area F by-election are now in. With 315 out of 392 votes cast, Maureen LeBourdais has been selected as the next Area F Director. Shannon Rerie came in seco...
Apr 02, 2019
Smithers Councillor Greg Brown announces candidacy for Federal NDP race
Smithers Town Councillor Greg Brown has announced his candidacy for the soon to be vacant Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP spot. Brown, who was born in Kitimat, is currently serving his second turn on Smi...
Apr 02, 2019
Bust in Prince George includes more than 120 pounds of cannabis
Nearly one million dollars worth of firearms, cash, and cannabis was siezed by RCMP in Prince George last weekend. On March 23rd, police executed a search warrant at an undisclosed residence in the Ci...
Apr 02, 2019
NW Fire Centre investigating possible flare-up from 2018 wildfire season
The Northwest Fire Centre says it may be dealing with a flare-up from one of last season's wildfires. BC Wildfire Service crews are on their way to assess the situation after reports of smoke south of...
Apr 02, 2019
BC Wildfire Service conducting series of prescribed burns south of Williams Lake throughout April
Smoke may be visible in the Williams Lake area this month due to a series of prescribed burns being conducted in the area. Between tomorrow and April 30th, the BC Wildfire Service will be conducting b...
Apr 02, 2019
UNBC, Carrier Sekani Family Services get $1.5 million for Elder research project
UNBC and Carrier Sekani Family Services are studying ways to prevent suicide and strengthen mental wellness for Elders in the Northern Interior. The five-year research project has received $1.5 millio...
Apr 02, 2019
28 new homes opening in Prince George to support those living with mental illness and addictions
Residents of Prince George experiencing mental health and addictions related challeneges are getting a boost of support. 28 new homes are set to open up to support those struggling with around the clo...
Apr 02, 2019
Forestry worker in Terrace comes away from grizzly attack unscathed
A forestry worker in Terrace is happy and shocked to be alive following a near-miss with a grizzly bear this weekend. Two workers were out near Williams Creek on Thursday when they encountered the ang...
Apr 02, 2019
Terrace fire crews on scene for house fire on Cedar Crescent
Fire and emergency crews are currently on scene in response to a house fire on the 4500 block of Cedar Crescent in Terrace. According to witnesses, the fire began at roughly 10:00 this morning in the ...
Apr 02, 2019 Photo by Birgitte Bartlett