Category Archives: News
UNBC student receives prestigious fellowship
A University of Northern British Columbia student has recorded a new first for the school. PhD candidate Daman Kandola has been awarded a 2018-2019 Canadian Institutes of Health Research fellowship. K...
Feb 14, 2019
RCMP warning drivers about weather condition related tickets and collisions
RCMP in the Peace River Regional District are asking drivers to slow down and drive according to the weather conditions. With winter deciding to pile on the Region the past few days, RCMP are saying t...
Feb 14, 2019
Newly Proposed bill aims to protect British Columbians' freedom of expression
A bill aiming to better protect British Columbians' freedom of expression was reintroduced today. Attorney General David Eby says the public participation act will protect residents from strategic law...
Feb 13, 2019
Proposed legislative changes could make high-speed internet more widely accessible
Changes to the Local Government Act are among a slew of legislative changes proposed today. Under the proposed changes, Regional Districts will be able to assist businesses in bringing high-speed inte...
Feb 13, 2019
Province invests $50 million in Indigenous language preservation
A record setting investment in to the preservation of Indigenous languages in BC has been made by the provincial government. Announced today, the 50 million dollars in provincial funding will help the...
Feb 13, 2019
Dease Lake nurses team up to improve basic health knowledge in community
Dease Lake residents will be taking less precautionary trips to the hospital thanks to the devoted efforts of a pair of nurses. Anna Fritch noticed an upward trend in the number of residents visiting ...
Feb 13, 2019
Wind warning issued for Central Coast
The BC Central Coast is in store for some very gusty weather. Environment Canada has issued a wind warning with extremely strong outflow winds expected by early Thursday morning. Gusts are expected re...
Feb 13, 2019
Trailblazers program teaches less fortunate kids in Prince George how to ride bikes
Thanks to Northern Health's IMAGINE grants program, a number of students in Prince George were able to experience the thrill of nature in a new way. Founded by Westwood Elementary teacher Tanja Wilson...
Feb 13, 2019
BCAFN pleased with 2019 Throne Speech
The BC Assembly of First Nations is pleased with the B.C. government's Throne Speech. BCAFN Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he welcomes the NDP's commitment to reconciliation contained in the documen...
Feb 13, 2019
Quesnel Mayor journeys across BC on forestry-heavy tour
It's been a busy month for Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson as he spent it travelling to the far corners of the province and back again. Simpson has been representing the City at a number of high profile eve...
Feb 13, 2019