Category Archives: News

Social Media Videos Help Quesnel RCMP Apprehend Man Accused of Breaking into Several Vehicles Over the Past Month
Several videos posted to social media helped RCMP nab a man suspected of breaking into and stealing from numerous vehicles in Quesnel. Those videos led them to arrest 30 year-old Gordon Pagens, who th...
Jeff Blagden May 23, 2023

Prince Rupert Selected to Host Innovative Pilot Program to Help those Recovering from Mental Health and Addictions Challenges
Prince Rupert is among five communities hosting a new pilot program to help those recovering from mental health and addictions challenges. Through the program, clients undergoing treatment at select f...
Jeff Blagden May 23, 2023 Photo from Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division's website.

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 ...
Morgyn Budden 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...
Jeff Blagden 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 ...
Jeff Blagden 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Evacuation Orders for Old Remo and New Remo Rescinded as River Levels in the Skeena Continue to Drop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 ...
Jeff Blagden 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...
Jeff Blagden 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...
Jeff Blagden 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 ...
Jeff Blagden 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...
Jeff Blagden May 19, 2023 Photo of new building, courtesy of First Nations Health Authority's website