Category Archives: News
Canfor Announces Curtailments at Intercontinental Pulp Mill in Prince George, Says Previous Sawmill Curtailments to Blame
Canfor is once again announcing temporary production curtailments, this time at their Intercontinental Pulp Mill in Prince George. Those curtailments will take effect immediately, and be in place for ...
Dec 20, 2022
UN Members Sign Historic Biodiversity Agreement, First Nations Leadership Council Disappointed in Lack of Indigenous Voices
After two weeks of debate, the attendees of the United Nations' COP15 Biodiversity Conference have signed off on a historic agreement. That agreement will see the UN's 196 member nations work together...
Dec 20, 2022
Terrace RCMP Looking for SUV Which Sideswiped a Bus Before Fleeing the Scene Last Week
RCMP in Terrace are hoping the public can help identify an SUV which traded paint with a bus last week, before fleeing the scene. On the evening of December 11th, police were called out to Highway 16 ...
Dec 20, 2022
Risks of Hypothermia and Frostbite Remain Significantly Elevated in Most Sections of the North
This week will prove perfect for northerners to test out their new long-johns, with bitter cold temperatures expected to stick around through Friday. Environment Canada has maintained an arctic outflo...
Dec 20, 2022
Prince Rupert State of Emergency Maintained, Residents Reminded that Water Quality is Still Good, Despite Main Breaks
Prince Rupert residents remain under a local state of emergency, prompted by a series of water main breaks which began on Saturday. There are currently three active water main breaks in the City, on C...
Dec 20, 2022
New Regional Partnership Sees Nearly 8,000 Hectares of Ranch Land Returned to Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation
A new regional partnership will see nearly 8,000 hectares of traditional territory returned to the Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation. In addition to 7,800 hectares of ranch lands, the partnership will ...
Dec 19, 2022
Pregnant Woman Loses Unborn Child After Hit and Run Near Prince George, Police Searching for Responsible Vehicle
A pregnant woman was taken to hospital in Prince George on Friday after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Highway 97. RCMP were called out to the intersection with Noranda Road just before...
Dec 19, 2022
Provincial Health Services Authority Responds to Report Pointing Out Security Vulnerabilities in Public Health Information System
BC's Provincial Health Services Authority has responded to a recent report which points out a number of security vulnerabilities in their database. Published by the Office of the Information and Priva...
Dec 19, 2022
Dawson Creek RCMP Release More Information on Missing Tractor Trailer Involved in a Fatal Collision
Police have released more information as they continue to search for a missing tractor trailer involved in a fatal collision near Dawson Creek last week. At around 5:40 Thursday evening, RCMP were cal...
Dec 19, 2022
Temperatures to Remain Bitter in the North Through Friday as Environment Canada Issues Multiple Cold Weather Warnings
Northerners should plan for a week of night-ins by the fireplace, with bitter cold temperatures expected to persist through Friday. Environment Canada has issued an arctic outflow warning for coastal ...
Dec 19, 2022