Category Archives: News
Port workers issue 72 hour strike notice
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has issued a 72 hour strike notice after months of bargaining. Discussions between the ILWU and the BC Maritime Employers Association have been on going...
Jun 28, 2023
Federal Government releases National Adaptation Strategy for climate change impacts
Canada has released their National Adaptation Strategy to combat climate change effects. Created over the course of two years, the plan outlines a framework to reduce the impacts of climate-related di...
Jun 27, 2023
First Nations wellness centre in Williams Lake gets new name
A First Nations Wellness Centre in Williams Lake has announced their new name. Originally opened in November 2022, a celebration was held to announce its new title as the All Nations Healing House. Th...
Jun 27, 2023
Prince Rupert moves forward with interim parking development in Cow Bay
Prince Rupert is moving forward with their work to increase parking in Cow Bay. An interim gravel parking area will be developed along the cleared south side of George Hills Way which awaits future de...
Jun 27, 2023
Quesnel takes adorable approach to wildfire prevention
Quesnel has taken a new approach to wildfire prevention. Since June 18, the city has employed 132 goats to eat their way around the Fuel Management Trails, which will continue for the next 2 weeks. Ac...
Jun 26, 2023 liz west / CC
Contract awarded for new Dawson Creek and District Hospital construction
A contract has been set and signed to bring the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital plans to fruition. Graham Design Builders LP has been named the proponent of the contract, taking over design and...
Jun 26, 2023
First Nations Leaders in BC call for Minister of Child and Family Development to resign
Members of the First Nations Leadership Council are calling for the resignation of the Minister of Child and Family Development. Minister Mitzi Dean has been called out by the FNLC for what they deem ...
Jun 26, 2023
Haida Energy group named 'Community of the Year' at 2023 Clean Energy Awards
Tll Yahda Energy in Haida Gwaii has been recognized for their transition away from diesel use. For their collaborative efforts, the group was named Community of the Year at the 2023 Clean Energy BC co...
Jun 26, 2023
NDIT CEO, Northern Advocate, and Horror Novel Writer, Joel McKay Named New Chair of UNBC's Board of Directors
Northern Development Initiative Trust CEO Joel McKay has been named as the new chair of the University of Northern BC's Board of Directors. McKay is a noted advocate for the north, who has been a prov...
Jun 23, 2023 Joel McKay, a champion for community initiatives across northern B.C. is the new chair of the UNBC Board of Governors. Photo Courtesy of UNBC
Prince Rupert Residents Can Win $100 by Participating in Survey on Mariner's Park Revitalization Plans
Prince Rupert residents who missed April's workshops still have an opportunity to provide input on the future of Mariner's Park. In partnership with the City, Tourism Prince Rupert has been leading th...
Jun 23, 2023 One of the Mariner's Park Concepts from Tourism Prince Rupert's April Draft