Category Archives: News
Williams Lake Council Votes to Remove Homeless Encampment Following Issues with Fires
After a series of recent issues, Williams Lake City Council has voted to remove a homeless encampment located along Williams Creek. Councillor Scott Nelson brought the issue before Council, after disc...
Mar 22, 2023
Trio of Seafood Companies and One First Nation File Legal Challenge Against Discovery Island Fish Farm Closure
A trio of seafood companies, and one First Nation, have filed a legal challenge against Ottawa's plans to close fish farms in the Discovery Islands. Last month, after years of back-and-forth, the DFO ...
Mar 22, 2023
Province asks for feedback on Lakes Resiliency Project
Members of the public are being asked for feedback on a Current Condition Report draft from the Province to inform the next steps of the Lakes Resiliency Project. The draft report examines the forest ...
Mar 22, 2023 Forest
MP Taylor Bachrach Tables Bill Which Would Ensure Air Passengers are Compensated for Canceled or Delayed Flights
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach has tabled a new private member's bill in an effort to improve air passenger protections. Bill C-327 would amend the Canada Transportation Act to close loophol...
Mar 21, 2023
BC IIO Says Actions of Kitimat RCMP Not to Blame for Injury Suffered During Police-Involved Incident in January
Police actions are not to blame for an injury suffered during a police-involved incident in Kitimat, according to BC's Independent Investigations Office. On the morning of January 13th, Kitimat RCMP w...
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Two Occupants Taken to Hospital After Bella Coola RCMP Happen Across Collision Scene While on Patrol
Two individuals were taken to hospital on Sunday after RCMP in Bella Coola happened across the scene of a collision. Officers had been out on routine patrol when they noticed a Dodge Dart in the ditch...
Mar 21, 2023
BC Transit Temporarily Reducing Service in the Smithers Regional Transit System Beginning Next Week
An upcoming employee absence has BC Transit reducing service in the Smithers Regional Transit system between March 27th and April 25th. During that period, Route 22, which connects Smithers and Telkwa...
Mar 21, 2023
Premier Eby talks port tax cap following funding announcement in Prince Rupert
Following an infrastructure funding announcement on March 17, Premier David Eby says that all groups involved are now discussing the Ports Property Tax Act. The comments come after North Coast MLA Jen...
Mar 21, 2023
Terrace City Manager Kris Boland Tenders Resignation
Terrace City Manager Kris Boland has tendered his resignation, but will be sticking around until the summer. Boland took the position in January of 2021, following a three-year stint as Deputy Chief A...
Mar 21, 2023
Gitxsan Family Granted Permanent Custody Over Young Girl Following Years of Court Battles
After years of legal battles, a Gitxsan family has finally been granted permanent custody over an eight-year old girl. Their fight began in 2015, when the child was taken from her mother and placed in...
Mar 21, 2023