Category Archives: News
Traffic stop leads to weapons charges in Prince George
What started off as a simple traffic stop in Prince George on Wednesday resulted in a brief chase and the seizure of weapons and drugs. Early Wednesday morning, an RCMP officer attempted to pull a veh...
Mar 15, 2019
Elimination of student loans a key topic as Coast Mountain College hosts round-table with students
A massive burden has been lifted off the shoulders of post-secondary students in British Columbia. As part of their 2019 budget, BC announced they would be eliminating interest on student loans going ...
Mar 15, 2019
BC/Ottawa officially launch salmon restoration fund
The BC and federal governments have officially launched a fund aimed at restoring wild salmon stocks across the province. The BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund will provide nearly $143 million...
Mar 15, 2019
Secwepemc communities sign collaboration agreement with province
Seven Secwepemc communities have signed a long-term collaboration agreement with the provincial government. During a ceremony yesterday, leaders from the Nation signed a Letter of Commitment with the ...
Mar 15, 2019
MPs to join Wet'suwet'en Chiefs for government to government discussions in Witset
MPs Nathan Cullen, Romeo Saganash, and Murray Rankin will join Wet'suwet'en Chiefs in Witset this weekend to open discussions with the province. Government to Government talks will kick off with a smo...
Mar 15, 2019
Williams Lake application for gang reduction funds approved
Williams Lake will play host to 3 days of community events after being approved for provincial gang reduction funding. In order to promote Gang Reduction through Informed Practice, or GRIP, the Willia...
Mar 15, 2019
Tŝilhqot’in hope to appeal drilling permit at Supreme Court of Canada
The Tilhqot'in Nation is heading back to court in an attempt to halt a mine drilling program in the heart of its territory west of Williams Lake. Earlier this month, the BC Court of Appeal ruled in fa...
Mar 15, 2019
Williams Lake RCMP respond to attempted break-in
Williams Lake Mounties are investigating an attempted break and enter at a local business. RCMP were called out to the Comer Station Beer and Wine store early Friday morning. Police say the suspects f...
Mar 15, 2019
CityWest reopening Kitimat storefront
CityWest says it sees great things for Kitimat's economic future. The telecommunications firm says that's the reason it's reopening its storefront in the community next month. CityWest closed the 5th ...
Mar 14, 2019
Agriculture group says District 54 allowed to sell former school
A Bulkley Valley agricultural group sees growth potential in a former elementary school near Smithers. Now that School District 54 has authorization to sell Lake Kathlyn School, Coast Field and Forest...
Mar 14, 2019