Category Archives: News
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Evacuation Orders for Old Remo and New Remo Rescinded as River Levels in the Skeena Continue to Drop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
Burns Lake RCMP Looking to Identify Suspect Caught Breaking into and Robbing Business Red-Handed
Police in Burns Lake are looking to identify a suspect caught on camera breaking into and robbing a local business yesterday. RCMP believe the break-in occurred on the 100 block of Francois Lake Drive...
May 19, 2023
Smaller North Coast Airports Receive Funding to Support Improvements and Efficiency
Improvements are on the way for a number of smaller airports on the Northcoast, thanks to new investments through the BC Air Access Program. Just over $511,000 will help the Kitimat Airport conduct a ...
May 19, 2023 White commercial airplane standing on the airport runway at sunset. Passenger airplane is taking off. Airplane concept 3D illustration.
First Nation Health Authority Seeking Submissions from Photographers and Carvers to Display in Buildings and Publications
Aspiring First Nations photographers and carvers from across BC are being called on to submit their work to the First Nations Health Authority. Submitted photos will be reviewed by a panel, with a num...
May 19, 2023 Photo of new building, courtesy of First Nations Health Authority's website
First Nations First Responders gathering sees new fire protection strategy
Over the past three days, the inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering was held in Ottawa. Indigenous fire protection, and emergency responder leadership teamed up to explore options of addr...
May 19, 2023
Ceremony Held in Gitwinksihlkw to Bless New Emergency Truck and Rescue Vessel
A pair of new emergency vehicles in the Nass were blessed and named at a ceremony held in Gitwinksihlkw last week. Elders carried out the cultural protocols and ceremonial blessings of a new service t...
May 19, 2023 Photo from Nisga'a Lisims Government's website