Category Archives: News
UN rules Canada must take actions to remove sexual discrimination against Indigenous women
More than 270 thousand Indigenous women stand to regain or be granted status rights after a landmark UN ruling made this week. On Monday, the United Nations Human Rights Committee ruled that Canada's ...
Jan 17, 2019
Group proposing Indigenous ownership in Trans Mountain pipeline meet for second day
For the second day in a row, a group of Indigenous leaders met outside Calgary today to discuss purchasing the Trans Mountain pipeline. Today was the final day of discussions between members of the In...
Jan 17, 2019
Quesnel RCMP seeing a rise in smash and grab thefts
Quesnel RCMP say there's been an upswing in smash and grab thefts from vehicles. RCMP say at least five parked vehicles were targeted by thieves at a Brownmiller Road business early Wednesday morning....
Jan 16, 2019
Police attempting to find connection between Prince George homicide and vehicle fire
Investigators in Prince George believe there may be a connection between a homicide investigation and a vehicle fire from Saturday. On Saturday morning, RCMP were called to a vehicle fire west of the ...
Jan 16, 2019
Quesnel seeking input on 2019 budget
Quesnel wants to hear where you think they should focus their spending in 2019. Open until January 30th, the City has made an online survey available where residents can go to have their voices heard ...
Jan 16, 2019
SD 54 Superintendant announces resignation
Bulkley Valley School District Superintendant Chris van der Mark has announced his resignation. Van der Mark's resignation will take effect on March 31st as he moves to a new position as Superintendan...
Jan 16, 2019
Chetwynd healthcare workers help to improve health of mill workers
Healthcare workers in Chetwynd are helping to improve the lives of forestry workers by bringing the healthcare to them. Nurses and paramedics from the Chetwynd Primary Care Clinic recently teamed up w...
Jan 16, 2019
Bulkley Valley School District introduces innovative emotional health strategies
Innovative new strategies are being employed by the Bulkley Valley School District to help improve the emotional and mental health of students. To help incorporate new curriculums focusing on social a...
Jan 16, 2019
Applications now being accepted for BC Parks Student Ranger Program
Applications are now being accepted for the second year of BC Parks Student Ranger Program. For 2019, the program will provide training and employment opportunities for 48 young adults, with at least ...
Jan 16, 2019
Civilian board to be formed to look in to RCMP harassment allegations
In an effort to increase accountability, a new civilian management board is being formed to look in to harassment and bullying among the RCMP. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced the creati...
Jan 16, 2019