Category Archives: News
Sunken U.S. Army ship leaks oil again off the coast of Hartley Bay
After previous work to remove oil, an Emergency Coordination Centre has been formed to respond to a new oil leak from the MG Zalinski. In 1946 a United States Army transport ship, the MG Zalinski ran ...
Dec 13, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard's Twitter account
Ottawa Invests $10 Million into Indigenous-Led Climate Initiatives in BC
Ottawa is investing an additional $10 million into an Indigenous-led climate initiative aimed at reducing emissions in BC. Established in 2016, the BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative provides suppo...
Dec 12, 2022
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man
Fort St John RCMP are seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on a number of outstanding warrants. 28 year-old Kyle Ettinger is wanted on charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle, failure ...
Dec 12, 2022
Prince Rupert Port Authority Invests in Two Salmon Research and Monitoring Projects in the Skeena Watershed
Two projects which support the monitoring and research of salmon populations in the Skeena watershed are getting a fresh funding boost. Through their Skeena River Salmon Enhancement Program, the Princ...
Dec 12, 2022
Community Gaming Grants to Fund Extra-Curricular Activities for K-12 Students Through Parent Advisory Councils
More than $11 million in Community Gaming Grants will help fund a range of extra-curricular activities at schools across BC. Split between some 1,300 Parent Advisory Councils, the funds come from the ...
Dec 12, 2022
Terrace and Prince Rupert RCMP Team Up with Community to Pack Numerous Emergency Vehicles with Donations for the Less Fortunate
Two northwestern communities combined to pack numerous emergency vehicles full of food for the less fortunate this weekend. On Saturday, RCMP detachments in both Terrace and Prince Rupert held their a...
Dec 12, 2022
Crisis Lines in BC to Continue Offering 24/7 Service During Holidays, a Time When Many Struggle with their Mental Health
Holiday season can be even more stressful and overwhelming for those struggling with their mental health, but the Crisis Centre of BC is here to help. Volunteers and staff crisis responders remain ava...
Dec 12, 2022
Low-Income Renters Across Canada Can Now Apply for $500 One-Time Top-Up
Eligible renters in Canada can now apply for a new on-time $500 rebate through the Canada Housing Benefit program. Families with an adjusted income below $35,000, or individuals earning less than $20,...
Dec 12, 2022
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison with Parole After Throwing a Man Over a Williams Lake Bridge and Killing Him in 2019
A man who threw another man over a bridge near Williams Lake in 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison. In April, 27 year-old Jayson Gilbert pleaded guilty to charges of second degree murder, kidna...
Dec 12, 2022
ICBC applies to continue insurance rate stabilization
ICBC has filed an application that could prevent an increase in basic insurance rates marking a 5 year lack of increase. If approved, ICBC's application to the BC Utilities Commission will see stable ...
Dec 12, 2022