Category Archives: News
Prince George explosion injures three, cause unknown
An explosion in Prince George this morning has resulted in three people being transported to hospital. This morning around 7 a.m., first responders were notified of an explosion near Fourth Avenue and...
Aug 23, 2023
Tsilhqot'in Nation hosts members of Sami communities in cultural exchange
Following a visit to their territory last year, the Tsilhqot'in Nation has been hosting people from two Sami communities. Those communities, Duorpun and Gallivare, come from the Sami nation which enco...
Aug 23, 2023
Telus commits $5 million towards wildfire supports
Telus has stepped up to commit $5 million to organizations supporting first responders this wildfire season. Those donations come from Telus and several of their branches like Telus Health and the Tel...
Aug 21, 2023
Kitimat RCMP seize large quantity of suspected cocaine and drug trafficking items
Kitimat RCMP seized a significant amount of drugs while executing a search warrant. On August 11, officers uncovered over $25,000 in cash and 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine, as well as other drug ...
Aug 21, 2023
Wildfires in Okanagan prompt Provincial State of Emergency
Wildfires have now prompted a provincial state of emergency. As of 1 pm yesterday, approximately 30,000 people are under evacuation orders and 36,000 under alerts across B.C. Those come in part from t...
Aug 21, 2023
New installment of Northern Healthy Communities Fund sees 17 recipients
A new installment of the Northern Healthy Communities Fund will help to develop stronger health services. There will be a total of 17 projects splitting the total $3.8 million in funding. Among those ...
Aug 21, 2023
BC Ombudsperson Mobile Complaint Team visits Northwest
BC's ombudsperson mobile complaint team will be visiting the Northwest. Currently taking appointments for the week of August 28, people will be able to lodge complaints about provincial services in pe...
Aug 17, 2023
Prince Rupert City Council sets deadlines for debris remediation
A pair of Prince Rupert property owners are vying for more time to take remedial action on debris. Last month, the city council approved a pair of orders to remove the debris themselves unless a recon...
Aug 17, 2023
Vanderhoof RCMP identify vehicle suspected to be involved in suspicious hay shed fires
More information has been released relating to two suspicious shed fires in Vanderhoof. RCMP were called to a residence on Telegraph Road on August 9 where they found the sheds already burned. Asking ...
Aug 17, 2023
More planned power outages for Prince Rupert residents
BC Hydro will be shutting off power for a collection of homes in Prince Rupert today. 440 customers in Prince Rupert, Lax Kw'alaams, Port Simpson Metlakatla, and Digby Island will be impacted. BC Hydr...
Aug 17, 2023