Category Archives: News
Christmas Trees in BC Could be in Short Supply Heading into the Holiday Season
Christmas trees are a $100 million plus industry in Canada, but a supply shortage may make this year's return fall a bit short. According to the BC Christmas Tree Association, the province is facing a...
Nov 18, 2022 New Year, celebration. Beautiful, shiny Christmas tree
John Horgan reportedly still willing to help with health care funding issues
Even though he is not officially in office anymore, the now former BC Premier John Horgan has reportedly said that he's still willing to try to help solve the issue of health care funding between the ...
Nov 18, 2022
New Premier, David Eby, Announces Cost-of-Living Credits Moments After Being Sworn In
New BC Premier David Eby wasted no time getting to work, introducing a new pair of cost-of-living credits just moments after being sworn in. One such measure will see all BC Hydro customers receive a ...
Nov 18, 2022
Terrace RCMP hosting Cram a Cruiser event next month
Next month will see the 12th annual Terrace RCMP "Cram-a-Cruiser" event take place. This year, the Terrace RCMP are partnering up with local grocery stores in order to fill police cruisers with non pe...
Nov 18, 2022 Image Courtesy of Terrace RCMP
Transportation Safety Board Launches Investigation into Fatal Helicopter Accident Near Kitsault
An investigation into a fatal helicopter crash near Kitsault earlier this month has been launched by the Transportation Safety Board. On November 9th, a Geotech Aviations helicopter collided with the ...
Nov 18, 2022
Prince George RCMP investigating bear spray attacks
At around 5 in the morning back on Wednesday, Prince George RCMP had to respond to two separate incidents of bear spray attacks in the area of Spruce Street and 15 Avenue. The first case saw the victi...
Nov 18, 2022
Multiple search warrants in Williams Lake and Riske Creek lead to seizure of many stolen and illegal items
Search warrants were recently executed by the RCMP's Cariboo Crime Reduction Unit in both Williams Lake and Riske Creek. As a result of these warrants, RCMP were able to seize stolen vehicles, firearm...
Nov 18, 2022 Photo Courtesy of Williams Lake RCMP
Prince George RCMP see vehicle run red light and then crash due to impaired driver
Back on Wednesday at around 1 in the morning, Prince George RCMP members witnessed a vehicle run a red light at the intersection of 17 Avenue and Victoria Street. After running the red light, the vehi...
Nov 18, 2022
Prince Rupert receives 'Brownie Award' for Watson Island rehabilitation work
Prince Rupert has been recognized by the National Brownfield Awards this week for its work on Watson Island. Nicknamed "The Brownies," the awards spotlight projects that redevelop previously unusable ...
Nov 18, 2022 Abandoned Skeena Cellulose Pulp Mill on Watson Island. Photo courtesy of the City of Prince Rupert.
Kitimat RCMP Warn of Uptick in Online Marketplace Scams in the Community
A string of fraudulent online transactions in the community has Kitimat RCMP warning residents to properly verify sellers before making a purchase. In the past week, police have fielded multiple simil...
Nov 17, 2022