Category Archives: News
Mackenzie Pulp Mill fined for emissions infractions
The BC government has fined the Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation for emissions infractions that happened between 2015 and 2017. The environment ministry says it issued an Administrative Monetary Penalt...
Mar 21, 2019
Health Authorities and DFO warning of possible poisoning linked to Dundas Island clams
Northern Health, the First Nations Health Authority, and the DFO are cautioning shellfish consumers after detecting probable cases of a dangerous illness. Recently discovered cases of Paralytic Shellf...
Mar 20, 2019
Discovery Childcare Centre in Prince Rupert highlighted as IMAGINE Grant success story
With the IMAGINE Grants application deadline fast approaching, Northern Health is highlighting a success story in Prince Rupert. Last spring, the Discovery Childcare Centre in Prince Rupert was approv...
Mar 20, 2019
Immunization catch-up program being launched by province
A program to help children receive their immunizations and help curtail a mini-measles outbreak is being launched by the province. In order to achieve what's known as "herd immunity", where at least 9...
Mar 20, 2019
Reports of passed out man leads to discovery of drugs and weapons in Fort St John
A report of a passed out man led to the seizure of guns and a number of drugs in Fort St John on Monday. Early Monday morning, RCMP were called to the corner of 93rd Avenue and 93rd Street after recei...
Mar 20, 2019
Groundbirch collision claims life of pedestrian
A collision in Groundbirch from yesterday morning has resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Police responded to reports of a fatal collision on Highway 97 near 275 Road just before 7:30 yesterday mor...
Mar 20, 2019
Chief Bob Chamberlin seeking federal NDP nomination
The Vice President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs wants make the move to federal politics. Chief Bob Chamberlin has announced he's seeking the NDP nomination for the federal riding of Nanaimo-Ladysm...
Mar 20, 2019
BCAFN Youth Representatives holding forum next weekend
Youth interested in impacting the BC Assembly of First Nation's future priorities will have a unique chance to do so next weekend. A Forum is being held at the Vancouver Airport in Richmond from March...
Mar 20, 2019
Quesnel announces Forest Initiatives Program's plans
Homegrown innovation is the focus of Quesnel's newly announced Forest Initiatives Program. A result of the City's Future of Forestry Think Tank, the program aims to find solutions for the multitude of...
Mar 20, 2019
Northwest BC Food Action Network bringing event to Terrace next month
Those in the Terrace area interested in learning more about how food systems impact their lives and communities are in luck. From April 5th to the 6th, the Northwest BC Food Action Network will bring ...
Mar 20, 2019