Category Archives: News
Partnership hopes to improve emergency management in the Bella Coola valley
The BC government says a new partnership will improve emergency management planning in the Bella Coola valley. The province has signed a memorandum of understanding the Central Coast Regional District...
Mar 04, 2019
23 new Aboriginal Fisheries Guardians complete training
23 new Aboriginal Fisheries Guardians were honoured at a ceremony in Squamish this weekend after wrapping up their training. Introduced by the DFO in 1992, the national program is a 3 week training co...
Mar 04, 2019
Heli-logging to be conducted west of 108 Mile Ranch this month
Wildfire fuel management is continuing in the 108 Mile Ranch area beginning this week. Logging work is being conducted to thin out trees in the area west of the railway tracks ahead of the wildfire se...
Mar 04, 2019
One person in hospital and one in custody after Williams Lake shooting
Williams Lake RCMP are recommending a charge of attempted murder after a shooting in the city. Police say they were called out to the 1100 block of 3rd Avenue North at 6:18 Saturday night. A female vi...
Mar 03, 2019
Tŝilhqot’in Nation disappointed with mine permit ruling
The Tilhqot'in Nation fears its land could be devastated by exploratory mine work. The BC Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a permit allowing Taseko Mines Ltd. to clear 76 kilometres of road, mak...
Mar 01, 2019
On not seeking re-election, Cullen says it was time
It was a tough decision, but it feels like the right one. That from Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP Member of Parliament Nathan Cullen Friday as he announced he would not be running in the next federal elec...
Mar 01, 2019
New Indigenous tourism partnership announced
Growth of Indigenous tourism is the goal of a new agreement between the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association and Indigenous Tourism BC. The Memorandum of Understanding will allow both organizat...
Mar 01, 2019
District of Kitimat extending office hours
As of yesterday, the District of Kitimat is extending their office hours to better serve the community. From now on, the municipal office reception desk will be open from 8:30 to 5:00, Monday through ...
Mar 01, 2019
Nathan Cullen not running for re-election
Veteran NDP Member of Parliament Nathan Cullen won't be running in the next federal election. Cullen, the MP for Skeena Bulkley Valley since 2004, made the announcement on the bank of the Bulkley Rive...
Mar 01, 2019
Air advisories lifted across the Northwest
The air has cleared for residents in Houston, Smithers, and Vanderhoof. The environment ministry has ended air quality advisories for the communities due to improving conditions. The advisories were p...
Mar 01, 2019