Category Archives: News

Province of BC to begin investing in projects that help clear up pollution
According to reports, the Province of BC has started investing in projects that will reduce climate pollution, create job opportunities for people in the clean economy, and support innovation in indus...
Rob Young Sep 14, 2022

Heiltsuk Nation acquires Shearwater Resort and Marina
By recently acquiring the Shearwater Resort and Marina, the Heiltsuk Tribal Council has re-taken ownership of a big part of their territory. And not only has the council taken back an area of their te...
Rob Young Sep 14, 2022

Wildfires of note in Prince George Fire Centre continue to grow larger
A pair of wildfires of note burning in the Northeast has led to multiple evacuation orders and alerts being put into place. Now covering over 29,000 hectares, the Battleship Mountain fire, west of Hud...
Rob Young Sep 14, 2022

BC Joins Federal Government in Declaring Next Monday a One-Time Holiday to Mourn the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
British Columbia is joining the federal government in declaring a one-time national holiday to allow residents to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. That means both federal and provincial regulate...
Jeff Blagden Sep 13, 2022 Photo from the Royal Family's Twitter Account

Liberals Introduce New Legislation to Reduce Cost-of-Living Increase Impacts, and Upkeep NDP Supply and Confidence Agreement
Three pieces of newly introduced federal legislation aim to reduce the impacts of cost-of-living increases on middle and low income Canadians. One measure will see the GST credit doubled for the next ...
Jeff Blagden Sep 13, 2022

Local Politicians Displeased With Lack of Provincial Action on Policing Issues at UBCM Convention
Policing reform and the handling of prolific offenders took centre stage for part of the Union of BC Municipalities' annual convention yesterday. A number local government officials spoke up during th...
Jeff Blagden Sep 13, 2022

Fort Nelson Man Quickly Apprehended After Holding Up an A&W With a Shotgun Via the Drive Thru
A man who held up a Fort Nelson A&W at gunpoint last Thursday didn't make it too far after fleeing the restaurant on foot. Northern Rockies RCMP were called to the scene for reports of an armed ro...
Jeff Blagden Sep 13, 2022

New Monument in Prince George to Honour and Commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People
A new monument along the Highway of Tears in Prince George will honour and commemorate missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2 spirit people. Dubbed "The Journey of Hope", the monument fea...
Jeff Blagden Sep 13, 2022

BC communities now able to apply for Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program
BC communities are expected to get the choice of optimal and sustainable travel options with this year's Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program opening. In addition to this program allowi...
Rob Young Sep 13, 2022

Cops for Cancer Tour de North starting tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, 15 bike riders will start their trek from Dawson Creek to Williams Lake as part of the Cops for Cancer Tour de North. 2022 marks the 21st edition of the tour and it has grown on the...
Rob Young Sep 13, 2022 Map courtesy of Canadian Cancer Society