Category Archives: News
Metlakatla Elders/Seniors project continues to take shape
Prince Rupert's next housing development has received one of its most unique cultural features. The Metlakatla Elders/Seniors Residences are under construction at the former site of the King Edward Sc...
Mar 08, 2019
Prince George school evacuated following reports of threats
Reports of threats directed at Polaris Montessori School in Prince George have prompted a precautionary evacuation. While not directed at any specific individual, School District 57 decided to issue t...
Mar 08, 2019
Salmon Advisory Council releases 13 recommendations in report to government.
13 recommendations have been made in a report submitted by the Salmon Advisory Council today. Both immediate and mid-term actions were highlighted in the report, which aims to guide the development of...
Mar 08, 2019
British Columbia sees more housing starts compared to last February, but less than January
British Columbia saw an increase in total housing starts compared to February of last year, but suffered a drop off from January. According to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, ce...
Mar 08, 2019
Province announces $50 million for high-speed Internet
It's being called the largest connectivity investment in B.C.'s history. The provincial government is spending $50 million dollars to expand high-speed Internet service in rural and Indigenous communi...
Mar 08, 2019 Photo NDIT
Province and industry partners launch program to have women fill 10% of construction jobs by 2028
In honour of International Women's Day, the province has announced a new initiative to help retain women in the construction industry. Along with industry partners, WorkSafe BC, LNG Canada, the BC Con...
Mar 08, 2019
Minister Bruce Ralston addresses Northwest employment increase and related housing concerns
British Columbia's labour force is the strongest in Canada for the 18th month in a row. In the Northwest, employment is up 3.9 percent, according to Labour Force Survey numbers released this morning. ...
Mar 08, 2019
Air quality advisory issued for Terrace
Pollution has prompted an air quality advisory for Terrace. Northern Health and the environment ministry say high concentrations of fine particulate matter are expected to hang around until Saturday. ...
Mar 08, 2019
End in sight for 2017 Two Mile attempted murder court case
An attempted murder trial nearly a year and a half in the making will inch closer to its conclusion in Smithers today. Yesterday, the Crown wrapped up their case relating to an October 2017 attempted ...
Mar 08, 2019
Air quality advisory for Houston
Pollution levels have triggered a warning for Houston residents. The environment ministry and Northern Health have issued an air quality advisory for the community due to high levels of fine particula...
Mar 08, 2019