Category Archives: News
Kitimat RCMP Looking for Man Who Punched a Resident for Asking Him to Move His Car So They Could Shovel
We've all heard stories of drivers leaving their cars to attack others in a fit of road rage, but... rarely in a parking lot. That's what Kitimat RCMP had to deal with when they were called out to a l...
Feb 24, 2023
BC Transit Re-Introduces Two Trips in Prince Rupert Cancelled Amid Staffing Issues in the Fall
BC Transit is reinstating a pair of Prince Rupert trips which had been cancelled in the Fall due to staffing challenges. But, with the addition of new operators, they will be able to re-open the trips...
Feb 24, 2023
Interior Health Selects Proponent for Cariboo Memorial Hospital Redevelopment, Work to Begin this Spring
Interior Health has signed a contract which will see redevelopment work at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital pick up this spring. Graham Design Builders LP has been selected to undertake the multi-phase p...
Feb 24, 2023
First Nation LNG Alliance Pens Letter to Premier Issuing Concern Over Future of LNG Development in BC
An apparent lack of commitment from the province has the First Nations LNG Alliance concerned over the future of liquid natural gas in BC. In an open letter addressed to Premier David Eby, the Allianc...
Feb 24, 2023
Roger William Elected to Serve Third Stint as Chief of the Xeni Gwet'in First Nation
Roger William is set to return for a third stint as Chief of the Xeni Gwet'in First Nation. William, who also served as Chief from 1991 to 2008 and 2013 to 2018, was elected following a tight vote on ...
Feb 24, 2023
Snowfall Warnings in Place Across Most of the North Heading into the Weekend
Most of the North is covered under a slew of winter weather warnings issued by Environment Canada as we head into the weekend. A snowfall warning is in place covering inland sections of the North and ...
Feb 24, 2023
Prince Rupert Port Authority Honours 5 Companies With 2022 Green Wave Awards from Among 208 Qualifying Vessels
Five companies are being honoured by the Prince Rupert Port Authority for their commitment to reducing the port's environmental impacts. It's the tenth year of the Authority's Green Wave Program, whic...
Feb 24, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
School Bus Runs in Terrace Area Will See Minor Changes Today, Though Most Are Going Ahead as Scheduled
School District 82 is making some changes to bus runs in the Terrace area today, though most will go ahead as scheduled. Runs 3 and 4, covering Queensway and Old Remo, will operate on their usual sepa...
Feb 24, 2023
Nurse Practitioners in BC Granted Authority to Assess Patients for Involuntary Admission into Mental Health Facilities
Nurse practitioners in BC now have the authority to assess patients for involuntary admission into mental health facilities. New changes to the Mental Health Act allow facility directors to admit pati...
Feb 23, 2023
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Prolific Property Offender
Fort St John RCMP are requesting public assistance to help locate a prolific property offender. 40 year-old Matthew Edmund Duffy is wanted on counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5...
Feb 23, 2023