Category Archives: News
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
Residents Invited to Attend Kitsumkalum Walk for Health with Goal of Raising Funds for Equipment for New Mills Maternity Ward
Local residents are being invited to help raise funds for new medical equipment at the Kitsumkalum Walk for Health early next month. Hosted by the Nation and the Dr REM Lee Hospital Foundation, the 5 ...
May 26, 2023
Industrial Companies in Northwest Support BC Hydro's Plans to Extend Electrical Transmission Infrastructure
Industrial clients in the Northwest have shown significant interest in BC Hydro's plans to extend their electrical transmission infrastructure west. In January, BC Hydro launched an Expression of Inte...
May 26, 2023
BC Transit Forced to Reduce Service in Kitimat Next Week Due to Driver Shortage as They Call for Applicants
A shortage of available drivers is forcing BC Transit to make some changes to their Kitimat schedule next week. Each of the changes will take effect on Sunday, and will remain in place through Saturda...
May 26, 2023
BC Nurses' Union Rallies Outside University Hospital of Northern BC in Light of On-going Staffing Crisis
BC Nurses' Union members rallied outside Northern BC's largest hospital yesterday to draw attention to what they call an on-going crisis. According to them, the University Hospital of Northern BC in P...
May 26, 2023
Monday Marks Last Chance to Submit Public Comments on Environmental Assessment for Proposed Ksi Lisims LNG
Monday is the last day for the public to provide comments on the Environmental Assessment process for the Ksi Lisims LNG project. Planned for Pearse Island, west of Gingolx, the project is being propo...
May 26, 2023
Metlakatla Wilderness Trail Set to Re-Open Soon, After a Wind Storm Put it Out of Commission for Over 5 Years
Members of the Metlakatla First Nation gathered yesterday to celebrate the re-opening of the community's world class hiking trail. Wrapping around the shoreline north of the community, the 8 kilometre...
May 26, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
Old Skeena Bridge in Terrace Now Scheduled to Re-Open Tomorrow
Drivers in Terrace should see traffic congestion on Highway 16 begin to ease up, as the Old Skeena Bridge gets set to re-open. According to DriveBC, work on the bridge has now wrapped up, and traffic ...
May 26, 2023 File photo of the old skeena bridge