Category Archives: News

Collision between train and road grader near Smithers sends one to hospital
A collision between a train and grader east of Smithers from this morning has sent one to hospital. It is believed that the CN Rail container train was heading west at about 10:30 this morning when it...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019

Unist'ot'en say government stole artifacts from territory
Unist'ot'en members are claiming the provincial government stole ancient artifacts uncovered on their territory last week. According to the Unist'ot'en, inspectors from the Archaeology Branch of the M...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019

Fundraiser for Jessica Patrick's family reaches goal
A fundraiser to help the family of young mother whose life was cut short has reached its goal. Eighteen-year-old Jessica Patrick (Balczer) disappeared from Smithers August 31 and her body was discover...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019

Haida Gwaii travel advisory lifted
The transportation ministry has lifted a travel advisory for Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii. Officials advised motorists not to travel between Skidegate and Masset Tuesday morning due to extremely slippery...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019

Kitsumkalum cat count
Kitsumkalum is trying to count the number cats in the community. The First Nation is conducting a survey to find out how many un-spayed/un-neutered cats live in homes or are free-roaming. Kitsumkalum ...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019

New principal to take over at CNC in Quesnel
A new boss is set to be roaming the halls of the College of New Caledonia's Quesnel campus come the end of the month. Tim Lofstrom has been named as the next regional principal in Quesnel, effective a...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019

Ex-Telkwa mayor leading charge against "unfair" ICBC rate system
Ex-Telkwa Mayor Darcy Repen is leading the charge in a campaign to get ICBC to release rate information by postal code. Repen says that, according to 2016 data, rural drivers are essentially paying up...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019

Chief Joe Alphonse elected as Tl'etinqox Chief for 6th consecutive term
For the sixth time in a row, Chief Joe Alphonse has been elected to represent the Tl'etinqox First Nation. Chief Alphonse defeated runner-up Leslie Stump 164 votes to 78 in yesterday's election. Joini...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019

TransCanada exploring Prince Rupert project restart
TransCanada is reportedly looking to revive a Prince Rupert based project canned in 2017. According to the corporation, growing interest in a second LNG plant in northwestern BC has them assessing the...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019

Three arrested after shots fired in Taylor
Three suspects are in custody after gunshots were heard in Taylor this weekend. Police received reports of shots being fired near the 9800 block of North Spruce Street early Sunday morning. While on r...
Craig Ellis Feb 19, 2019