Category Archives: News

Meet-and-Greet With Terrace Council Candidates Being Held Next Week
Terrace residents will have an opportunity to ask questions of and meet this year's City Council candidates next week, as election day looms. A meet-and-greet with all 15 candidates is being hosted by...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2022

Prince Rupert puts out request for those interested in developing housing in the city
As part of following up a Housing Action Plan adopted last year, the City of Prince Rupert has issued a request for expressions of interest to develop a short-list of interested parties in providing c...
Rob Young Oct 06, 2022

Telus workers under United Steelworkers Union vote almost unanimously in favor of strike
It was announced earlier today by the United Steelworkers Union Local 1944, who represent Telus's call centre workers and technicians, that those workers have voted 97 percent in favor of going on str...
Rob Young Oct 06, 2022

More opportunities available next week for advanced voting in Northwest BC
Residents of the northwest looking to cast an early ballot in this year's municipal elections will have another opportunity. The first opportunity was yesterday, but you have another chance next Wedne...
Rob Young Oct 06, 2022

Faulty Oil Filter Blamed for August Crash Which Ended the Snowbirds' 2022 Airshow Circuit
A faulty oil filter is being blamed for a Fort St John plane crash which ended the Snowbirds' 2022 airshow circuit in August. According to a newly released report from the Air Force, the improperly as...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

54 New Doctors Sign Contracts Under New Provincial Contract and Incentive Program
A newly introduced contract and incentive program is bringing a slew of new family physicians to BC. Since the beginning of the month, 54 new doctors have signed contracts under the provinces new-to-p...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

Williams Lake Councillor Seriously Injured After Being Struck by a Truck While Riding His Motorcycle
Long-time Williams Lake City Councillor Ivan Bonnell is in hospital after being struck by a truck while riding his motorcycle on Monday. Bonnell had been heading north on Highway 97, when an F150 made...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

Joint-Venture Between Two Cariboo First Nations Takes Home Indigenous Business Award for Partnership of the Year
A collaborative partnership between two Cariboo area First Nations is being honoured for their work to restore damaged forests. Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation is among 8 winners of this year's Indig...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

Prince George RCMP seeking wanted man with Canada wide warrant
Prince George RCMP are seeking public help in order to locate a wanted man. The man in question, 29-year-old Bradley Casimel Roberts, is wanted on a Canada wide warrant for violating his parole condit...
Rob Young Oct 05, 2022 Photo Courtesy of Prince George RCMP

Two Month Undercover Drug Trafficking Investigation in Quesnel Brings Forward Charges Against 22 Individuals
Charges are pending against 22 individuals following a two month undercover drug trafficking investigation in Quesnel. Conducted by the Quesnel Crime Reduction Unit, the operation, titled E-NANDU 2022...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022