Category Archives: News
Petition to Repair Prince Rupert Stairway May See Results
A petition from Prince Rupert residents aims to increase active transportation. A stairway trail connecting 4th Avenue West and 3rd Street downtown has been out of commission since January. Due to win...
May 24, 2023
Significant Progress Made As Two Wildfires of Note Remain in Peace Region
The Peace Region is now facing just two wildfires of note, and significantly fewer evacuation alerts and orders. Now sitting at nearly 136,000 hectares, the Donnie Creek fire in the Tommy Lakes area i...
May 24, 2023
Inspection Record Reveals More Information on Coastal GasLink Stop Work Orders in the Anzac Watershed
More information has been released relating to a stop-work order issued for a section of the Coastal GasLink pipeline last month. Issued by the Environmental Assessment Office, the order stemmed from ...
May 23, 2023
Social Media Videos Help Quesnel RCMP Apprehend Man Accused of Breaking into Several Vehicles Over the Past Month
Several videos posted to social media helped RCMP nab a man suspected of breaking into and stealing from numerous vehicles in Quesnel. Those videos led them to arrest 30 year-old Gordon Pagens, who th...
May 23, 2023
Prince Rupert Selected to Host Innovative Pilot Program to Help those Recovering from Mental Health and Addictions Challenges
Prince Rupert is among five communities hosting a new pilot program to help those recovering from mental health and addictions challenges. Through the program, clients undergoing treatment at select f...
May 23, 2023 Photo from Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division's website.
New Funding Available June 1 for Age-Friendly Projects
Starting June 1, communities will have a shot at some funding to create an age friendly environment. The Age Friendly BC program is meant to help communities give their seniors independent and active ...
May 23, 2023
School District 52 Shuffles Numerous Administrators at Prince Rupert Schools
Students in Prince Rupert will see a number of new faces next school year, following a shuffling of administrative staff by School District 52. Former Conrad and Pineridge Elementary Vice Principal Ma...
May 23, 2023
Many Evacuation Orders and Alerts Lifted in the Peace as Crews Make Progress Fighting Wildfires in the Region
Most evacuation orders have been lifted in the Peace Region, as crews continue to find success fighting the Province's largest wildfires. While it is now covering nearly 135,000 kms, the Donnie Creek ...
May 23, 2023
Evacuation Orders for Old Remo and New Remo Rescinded as River Levels in the Skeena Continue to Drop
Evacuation orders which had been in place for residents of Old and New Remo have now been lifted, as river levels in the Skeena continue to drop. Meanwhile, alerts which had covered other sections of ...
May 23, 2023
Northwest Projects Receive Funding to Support Indigenous People Recovering from Trauma, Crime-Prevention, and More
New Provincial funding will help support people experiencing gender-based violence, and Indigenous people recovering from trauma across BC. Each of the projects, which will also support crime-preventi...
May 19, 2023