Category Archives: News
Liberals Introduce Federal Bill Which Seeks to Address Inequities in the Registration and Band Membership Provisions of the Indian Act
Roughly 3,500 new individuals could be eligible for Aboriginal Status, should a newly introduced piece of Federal legislation pass. Bill C-38 seeks to address inequities in the registration and Band m...
Dec 14, 2022
Expansions to the Port of Prince Rupert's Shore Power System to Reduce Emissions by Allowing More Vessels to Power Down While Docked
Expansions to the Port of Prince Rupert's shore power system will allow more vessels to power down while docked, reducing emissions by nearly 30,000 tonnes. Newly installed electrical infrastructure a...
Dec 14, 2022 Photo provided by the Prince Rupert Port Authority
BC MLAs Vote Unanimously to Turn Down 2023 Wage Increase Amid Sky-Rocketing Inflation Rate
After months of debate, every single MLA in BC has voted in favour of a motion to reject a wage increase for 2023. Wage increases for MLAs are generally locked to the inflation rate, but this year's s...
Dec 14, 2022
Wanted Man in Fort St John Caught After Neighbour Sends in a Noise Complaint
A wanted man from Fort St John has learned why it's generally best to not draw attention to yourself while on the lamb. On December 7th, police requested public assistance to locate a 27 year-old man ...
Dec 14, 2022
Newly Funded Healing Lodge in Witset to Provide Indigenous Youth with a Safe and Accessible Healing Space, and Much More
Wet'suwet'en and neighbouring Indigenous youth will soon have access to a safe and accessible healing space, thanks to new Federal funding. Just over $3.8 million is being invested into the Witset You...
Dec 14, 2022
Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man
RCMP in Prince Rupert are hoping the public can help locate a man wanted on a number of unendorsed warrants. 28 year-old Tre Brody Burtram Spencer-Wilson is wanted for driving with a suspended license...
Dec 14, 2022
Haisla Nation and District of Kitimat choose two artists for new Haisla Bridge
Two artists have been selected to represent Haisla culture along the Haisla Bridge. After a call for artists started in October, Nathan Wilson and Paul Windsor have been selected to decorate the bridg...
Dec 14, 2022 Paul Windsors Wolf design.
Highway Patrol Officers in the Cariboo Hand Out Several Infractions At Commercial Vehicle Safety Check Stops
BC Highway Patrol officers in the Cariboo handed out numerous infractions during a commercial vehicle safety crackdown last week. On Friday, officers from Williams Lake and 100 Mile House set up a num...
Dec 13, 2022
RCMP Believe Speed and Alcohol May Have Played a Role in Serious McLeese Lake Collision Over the Weekend
Police believe that speed and alcohol may have played a role in a two-vehicle collision in McLeese Lake over the weekend. Williams Lake RCMP were called to the intersection of Highway 97 and Macaliste...
Dec 13, 2022
Canada Post Refuses to Renegotiate Atlin Postmaster's Contract After Former Post Office Site Burns Down, Leading to Resignation
Atlin residents may be without mail service for much of the holiday season, after their only postmaster was forced to tender her resignation. For the past 6 years, the town's only post office had been...
Dec 13, 2022