Category Archives: News
Hazelton rec centre looking at July opening
Hazelton is eyeing a July opening for their new in-door ice rink and rec centre. With the building itself expected to be complete by the end of February, the 20 million dollar project is finally neari...
Jan 21, 2019
Williams Lake Fire Hall bomb threat determined false
A bomb threat issued against the Williams Lake fire hall on Saturday morning appears to be unfounded. RCMP, along with members of the Fire Department, strategically responded to the threat at around 3...
Jan 21, 2019
BC pairing with US tech developers for overdose solution
BC is welcoming assistance from US tech developers in the fight against opioid overdose deaths in the province. University of Washinton researchers have been testing their new app, dubbed "second chan...
Jan 21, 2019
NDP leader Singh calls for termination of Trans Mountain pipeline should all communities not buy-in
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is calling for the termination of the Trans Mounatin pipeline expansion, should every community on the route not buy-in following consultations. Singh says the governm...
Jan 21, 2019
Distinct line of Haida Gwaii birds down to just 50
According to a recent study performed by the University of British Columbia, Haida Gwaii is home to the last of a highly adapted line of Northern Goshawks. While northern goshawks themselves are not i...
Jan 21, 2019 Photo Courtesy of CBC
Province expands Williams Lake heli-logging against Douglas fir beetles
The province is expanding helicopter logging operations near Williams Lake to slow the spread of Douglas fir beetles. Crews have been working for the past month in a region southwest of the city, the ...
Jan 18, 2019
CRD to hold by-election for new Area F Director
Nominations for a by-election in the Cariboo Regional District are set to open up next month. Between February 5th and February 15th, the CRD will be accepting nominations for a new Director for Elect...
Jan 18, 2019
Wind warnings issued for Haida Gwaii and Central Coast
Residents on the B.C. coast may want to batten down the hatches. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for Haida Gwaii and the Central Coast as a strong Pacific frontal system approaches. Foreca...
Jan 18, 2019
NEB rejects Burnaby's bid to rescind Trans Mountain construction orders
Burnaby's bid to have construction orders on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion rescinded has been rejected by the National Energy Board. In a written decision issued yesterday, the NEB ruled that ...
Jan 18, 2019
Certain Salmon Village nuggets recalled over listeria links
Another year, another Listeria scare in BC. Salmon-Village brand's maple-flavoured Hot Smoked Salmon Nuggets have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to possible contamination. Th...
Jan 18, 2019