Category Archives: News
Indigenous Population Grows to 1.8 Million according to 2021 Census, Indigenous Children Also Represent More than Half of Those in Foster Care
According to newly released data from the 2021 Census, there are now more than 1.8 million Indigenous people living in Canada. That accounts for roughly 5 percent of the country's total population, an...
Sep 21, 2022
4.1 Magnitude earthquake reported to have happened outside of Prince George
According to brand new reports, an estimated 4.1 magnitude earthquake took place only 2 kilometers outside of Prince George. However, the exact details of the earthquake are currently unconfirmed and ...
Sep 21, 2022
Expert Panel on Prolific Repeat Offenders in BC Brings Forward 28 Recommendations
An expert panel tasked with finding solutions to BC's on-going issues with prolific offenders has returned 28 recommendations. Formed in May, the two-person panel consists of ex-Vancouver Deputy Polic...
Sep 21, 2022
Kitimat downtown paving going to delay traffic for next few days
A recent announcement has revealed that upcoming paving is going to be causing some traffic disruptions in Kitimat's downtown area. Starting tomorrow and lasting until September 27th, the southbound l...
Sep 21, 2022
Prince George RCMP warn residents to drive safe after a pair of weekend crashes
After a pair of vehicle incidents on Sunday, the Prince George RCMP are reminding residents to make smart choices when driving. Back on Sunday, Police had to attend to a single vehicle incident just a...
Sep 21, 2022
US Fisherman Fined for Using Barbed Hooks in Dean River, near Bella Coola
It ended up being a costly fishing trip for a group of US citizens caught violating BC's regulations near Bella Coola yesterday. Each of the 5 fisherman were handed a $525 fine after being caught in t...
Sep 21, 2022
Hazelton Indigenous Court Celebrates One Year of Providing Restorative and Holistic Justice
Today marks one year of operation for the Hazelton Indigenous Court, the eighth such court to be established in BC. Indigenous courts take a restorative and holistic approach to justice, uniquely desi...
Sep 21, 2022
New funding program for Indigenous communities and businesses in BC open soon
With the help of a new Provincial funding program, Indigenous communities and businesses in BC that want to increase their food security will soon have a chance to grow their farming and food-processi...
Sep 21, 2022
New BC funding program to help expand high speed internet around Province now available for application
A new Provincial funding program that will help out with the expansion of high speed internet throughout BC is now open for applications. Back on March 8th of this year, the provincial and federal gov...
Sep 21, 2022
Government Announces Who Will be Eligible for How Much Under First Phase of Canada Dental Benefit
A week after announcing the first phase of the Canada Dental Benefit, the government is releasing more details on who qualifies for how much. Legislation to enact the Benefit was introduced today, alo...
Sep 20, 2022