Category Archives: News
Planned Power Outages to Leave Hundreds of North Coast Residents Periodically Without Power This Week
Hundreds of north coast residents have found themselves without power the past few days, and hundreds more are now joining them. BC Hydro will be conducting a slew of planned outages this week as they...
May 31, 2023
Prince Rupert Seeking Artwork for New Police Detachment Building
The City of Prince Rupert is looking for help in beautifying their municipal police detachment building. On the corner of 3rd Avenue East and McBride, the city is hoping to incorporate a unique design...
May 30, 2023
Business Liaison Positions Aim to Help Communities Impacted by Forestry Policy Changes
Thirteen rural businesses and communities impacted by forestry policy changes will be gaining new Regional Business Liaisons. Through the Northern Development Initiative Trust, the positions are funde...
May 30, 2023
Province Increases Investment in Cleaning Up B.C. Shorelines
A one time $25 million top up will more than double what the province has already invested in their Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative. $4 million of that will be invested in the Coastal First Natio...
May 30, 2023
Long-Awaited Grand Opening for the New Haisla Bridge Set for Next Month
Last week saw the opening of the Old Skeena Bridge in Terrace, and another major bridge project in the region is now set to follow suit. After two full years of construction, work to replace the Haisl...
May 30, 2023
BC's Minimum Wage to Become Highest of Any Province After June 1st Increase
Minimum wage earners in BC will be making more than those in any other province after an increase set for this Thursday takes effect. Under the increase, workers will see their pay go from the current...
May 29, 2023
Inspections Conducted in Early April Result in Three More Non-Compliance Notices for Coastal GasLink
Inspections conducted in early April have resulted in a trio of new non-compliance notices for Coastal GasLink. Issued by the Environmental Assessment Office, the notices cover multiple points along t...
May 29, 2023
Prince Rupert Waives Requirement for Public Hearing in an Effort to Improve Access to Child Care in the City
Prince Rupert City Council has opted to forego a public hearing for a proposed bylaw amendment in an effort to improve access to child care. If passed, the amendment would allow child care facilities ...
May 29, 2023
Province Expands Funding for Rural Public Transportation Services in the North
With the exit of Greyhound bus services across most of the province, three regional initiatives will receive funding to expand and improve rural public transportation. A fresh $5 million will ensure t...
May 29, 2023
Vanderhoof RCMP Uncover Remains of Madison Scott Exactly 12 Years After Initial Missing Person Report
RCMP have discovered the remains of Madison Scott, exactly 12 years after she went missing and just hours after renewing calls for information. Scott was last seen celebrating a friend's birthday at H...
May 29, 2023 Photo of Madison Scott