Category Archives: News
First Four Nations in BC Sign Education Jurisdiction Agreements, Giving Them Control Over Education on their Land
First Nations will have more control over their children's education, with the establishment of the new First Nations Education Authority. Established on July 1st, the Authority marks aims to help Fir...
Jul 11, 2022
Altercation takes place at Prince George Detachment cells following arrest of thief
Prince George RCMP responded to a call about a theft earlier this morning in the 15 Avenue and Victoria Street area that eventually resulted in a physical altercation involving a suspect in the town's...
Jul 11, 2022
Coast Mountain College reveals new president and CEO
Coast Mountain College has released a statement revealing the post secondary school's new CEO and President. Dr. Laurie Waye has been confirmed as the person the college has selected for the role afte...
Jul 11, 2022
Canada, BC, and Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nation Move into Stage 5 Treaty Negotiations with New Memorandum of Understanding
A newly signed Memorandum of Understanding will advance treaty negotiations for a North Vancouver Island-based Nation into the final stage. Signed between BC, Canada, and the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nat...
Jul 11, 2022
DFO Releases BC Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management Plan
A new BC Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for the 2022/23 season has been released by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. That plan outlines management policies, objectives, and decisio...
Jul 11, 2022
Quesnel RCMP Arrest Wanted Man After Two Attempts to Flee in Vehicles, and One Attempt on Foot
Determination and two sets of tires were not enough for a wanted man to escape from police in Quesnel on Canada Day. Quesnel RCMP first spotted the 33 year-old man, wanted on outstanding warrants, dri...
Jul 11, 2022
Kitimat Wading Pools closed for summer
Due to not having enough staff, the District of Kitimat will not be operating either of their community wading pools during the summer. Kitimat Leisure Services have had a difficult time hiring certif...
Jul 11, 2022
BC IIO Looking into Possible RCMP Involvement in a Weekend Death in Williams Lake
An investigation has been launched to determine whether or not RCMP actions played a role in the death of a Williams Lake man this weekend. At roughly 3:40 yesterday morning, RCMP received a report th...
Jul 11, 2022
Lightning Sparked Wildfires Continue to Burn in the Northwest, Near the Yukon Border
Lightning sparked fires are continuing to keep Wildfire Service crews busy in the Northwest Fire Centre, near the Yukon border. An out of control 4,700 hectare blaze west of Highway 37 and north of Bl...
Jul 11, 2022
River Forecast Centre Rescinds or Downgrades a Number of Flood-Related Advisories
Calmer than expected weather over the weekend has the River Forecast Centre rescinding and downgrading a number of flood-related advisories. A High Streamflow Advisory which had been issued for the Sk...
Jul 11, 2022