Category Archives: News

Vanderhoof RCMP ask for information on suspicious shed fires
Vanderhoof RCMP are looking for information on a set of suspicious fires. On August 9, officers responded to a report of two hay sheds on fire at a residence on Telegraph Road. Both structures had ful...
Morgyn Budden Aug 15, 2023

Dawson Creek RCMP ask for information on young misfits
An instance of arson has Dawson Creek RCMP searching for two men. On July 17, RCMP received a report of two young men who began lighting a set of patio furniture on fire at the Staybridge Suites Hotel...
Morgyn Budden Aug 15, 2023

Petition brought forward to gate Terrace Sportsplex parking lot
A Terrace resident has submitted a petition to reduce noise in the Sportsplex's overflow parking lot. A resident of Sonder House, located right next to the lot, says throughout the night loud car nois...
Morgyn Budden Aug 15, 2023

30 new child care spaces coming to Terrace
More daycare is on the way for Terrace families thanks to fresh government funding. Starting this fall, up to 30 new spaces for child care will be launched through a before and after-school program. T...
Morgyn Budden Aug 15, 2023

Smithers advances new wastewater treatment system plans amid funding delays
A new wastewater treatment system is in the works for Smithers despite funding delays. Although the town has been working on the plans since 2020, they've finally decided to proceed with the detailed ...
Morgyn Budden Aug 14, 2023

Province invests in wildfire fighter training
Another investment is being made to improve wildfire fighting capacity in BC. In the first phase of the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Training Fund, $400,000 will go towards th...
Morgyn Budden Aug 14, 2023

Wildfire and Drought conditions expected to continue
With severe drought conditions and higher temperatures in the forecast, the province expects wildfire risks to remain higher than normal. Throughout the rest of the wildfire season, the province expec...
Morgyn Budden Aug 14, 2023

New Hazelton RCMP seeks volunteers for Speed Watch Program
New Hazelton RCMP are looking for volunteers for an educational ICBC program. Speed watch checks see volunteers monitor speeds in school and playground zones, neighbourhoods, and high crash zones. Vol...
Morgyn Budden Aug 14, 2023

Campfire bans in Northwest to be rescinded
Thanks to rainy forecasts and dwindling wildfire conditions, campfire bans in the Northwest will be rescinded. Effective August 11 at noon, both the Prince George and Northwest Fire Centres will have ...
Morgyn Budden Aug 11, 2023

Ottawa Unveils Plan to Regulate the Expansion of Clean Electricity as Part of Plan to Hit Zero Emissions by 2050
Ottawa has released their plan to expand the supply of clean electricity in Canada, as part of their plans to hit net-zero emissions by 2050. It includes new Clean Electricity Regulations, which aim t...
Jeff Blagden Aug 10, 2023