Category Archives: News
UBCIC re-issues support for Tsilhqot'in in drilling permit dispute
Just days after the BC Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal over a mining permit issued in Tsilhqot'in territory, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs have re-stated their support. Last Friday, the court dism...
Mar 07, 2019
First Nations Major Projects Coalition meets for second day of annual general meetings in Prince George
Members from more than 50 First Nations groups across Canada were in Prince George today for the First Nations Major Projects Coalition. It was the second day of meetings for the organization which ai...
Mar 06, 2019
Former Banks Gold Mine CEO acquitted of obstruction charge
Former Banks Gold Mine CEO Ben Mossman has been acquited of an obstruction charge. Judge Herman Seidemann issued the ruling today, saying he could not be sure, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Mossman ...
Mar 06, 2019
Williams Lake woman accused of Saturday shooting transfered to Prince George
A Williams Lake woman accused of discharging a firearm with intent to wound did not make her court appearance, scheduled for today. 28 year-old Randi Allison Saunders was supposed to appear in William...
Mar 06, 2019
Auxiliary to the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia celebrates 100th birthday
A key volunteer organization in Prince George just celebrated their 100th anniversary. Committed to improving health care delivery at the hospital, the Auxiliary to the University Hospital of Northern...
Mar 06, 2019
Northern NDP MLAs welcome provincial school enhancement funding in their ridings
Five programs will be the recipients of 206 million dollars in provincial funding with the goal of improving BC schools. Programs receiving funding include: the School Enhancement Program, Carbon Neut...
Mar 06, 2019
Williams Lake sees sharp decline in drug possession and theft from vehicle offences
Drug trafficking offences are up so far in Williams Lake in 2019, despite a significant decrease in possession offences. Through the first two months of 2019, police have noted 5 drug trafficking offe...
Mar 06, 2019
Smithers Library-Gallery reaches funding milestone
The Smithers Library-Gallery Project has reached a major fundraising milestone, but organizers say there's more work ahead. Fundraising committee co-chair Wally Bergen says project has received more t...
Mar 06, 2019
Province providing $206 million in funding for schools to become safer and more efficient
Five programs will be the recipients of 206 million dollars in provincial funding with the goal of improving BC schools. 65 million of that will cover safety improvements and mechanical upgrades at mo...
Mar 06, 2019
Quesnel air quality advisory lifted
Pollution levels have dropped in Quesnel. The environment ministry and Northern Health have ended an air quality advisory for the city. Officials say fine particulate levels have returned to normal an...
Mar 06, 2019