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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...
Jeff Blagden 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...
Jeff Blagden 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 ...
Jeff Blagden 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...
Morgyn Budden 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...
Jeff Blagden 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 ...
Jeff Blagden 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...
Jeff Blagden 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...
Jeff Blagden 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...
Jeff Blagden 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...
Jeff Blagden May 26, 2023