Category Archives: News
Local State of Emergency Declared by City of Prince Rupert in Response to Multiple Water Main Breaks
A local state of emergency has been declared by the City of Prince Rupert following a series of water main breaks in the community. Since early Saturday morning, the City has experienced three main br...
Dec 17, 2022
Some Houston and Granisle Residents Awake to Quite a Racket as RCMP Deploy Distraction Devices While Executing Drug Trafficking Warrants
Some residents of Houston and Granisle awoke to quite a racket this morning, as RCMP executed drug trafficking related search warrants at a number of residences. Officers from both Houston and the Nor...
Dec 16, 2022
PacifiCan funds upgrades to public spaces to increase tourism
$2.4 million dollars in PacifiCan funding has been announced for 10 projects across northern B.C. The funding has been released to help communities revitalize public spaces to increase tourism interes...
Dec 16, 2022
RCMP in the Peace Region Seek Public Assistance to Locate Man Wanted on a Laundry List of Warrants from BC and Alberta
RCMP in the Peace Region are hoping the public can help locate a man wanted on numerous warrants from both BC and Alberta. Daniel John Davidsen is wanted on multiple counts of dangerous operation of a...
Dec 16, 2022
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Takes Home Partnership of the Year at Indigenous Business Awards
A collaborative partnership between two Cariboo-area First Nations has been honoured with a prestigious award. Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation was selected in October as one of 8 winners of this year...
Dec 16, 2022
WorkSafe BC says winter weather causes spike in workplace injuries
With the weather turning snowy, wet, and slippery, WorkSafe BC is reminding employers about their responsibility to protect workers from weather related work hazards. Workers from a range of industrie...
Dec 16, 2022
Dawson Creek RCMP Seeking Information on Missing Tractor Trailer Following Fatal Head-on Collision
Police are seeking information which may help locate a tractor trailer involved in a fatal crash in Dawson Creek last night. RCMP responded to reports of a head-on collision on the 800 block of Highwa...
Dec 16, 2022
Extreme Shelter Spaces Open Across the North as Temperatures Predicted to Plummet Over the Weekend
With temperatures expected to plummet over the weekend, residents are being reminded to take precautions and plan ahead. Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures in the North and Interior to dro...
Dec 16, 2022
Impaired Drivers and Unsafe Winter Driving Habits Once Again Keep RCMP in Kitimat Busy
Impaired and unsafe drivers have been a top issue for Kitimat RCMP for the past few months, and the last week was no different. RCMP have been forced to hand out two 90 day driving prohibitions and tw...
Dec 16, 2022
Kermode Friendship Centre Among Hundreds Benefiting From New Funding to Improve Diversity and Inclusivity in Art
More than 250 artists and organizations across BC will split $2.7 million in fresh provincial funding to help create a more inclusive and diverse arts sector. $28,000 of that will go to the Kermode Fr...
Dec 15, 2022