Category Archives: News
New Legislative Changes Give Local Governments Tools to Act When Elected Officials Face Criminal Charges
New legislative changes are giving municipalities and regional districts more tools to utilize when elected officials face criminal charges. One change will amend the existing disqualification rules t...
Apr 07, 2022
Newly Released Report Analyses Barriers and Gaps Faced by Indigenous People in Receiving Income Support
A new report has been released identifying the barriers Indigenous people face in receiving income support, and the gaps in service once they do. Titled "Income Supports and Indigenous People in BC: a...
Apr 07, 2022
Truck Thief in Terrace Arrested After Completely Failing to Lay Low
A truck thief in Terrace was arrested late last month, after completely failing to lay low. On March 28th, RCMP received reports of a truck which had been stolen from a commercial property on Keith Av...
Apr 07, 2022
Prince Rupert Offers Tsunami Tips, Invites Residents to Join Contest Ahead of Tsunami Preparedness Week
Next week is Tsunami Preparedness Week, and to honour that, the City of Prince Rupert is sharing some tips, and inviting residents to join a contest. For Prince Rupert residents, the best course of ac...
Apr 07, 2022
April 7th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 216 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. Of the new cases, 15 come from Northern Health, while 76 are from the Interior. There are 329 active Covid hospitalizations i...
Apr 07, 2022
Fort St John RCMP Investigating After Finding Bullet Holes in Local Residence
Fort St John RCMP are investigating after discovering bullet holes in a residence in the City. Early yesterday afternoon, police received reports of bullet holes found in a residence in the area of 92...
Apr 06, 2022
Arson Arrested in Prince George for Burning Rubber... But Not While Driving
Prince George RCMP have arrested a man for burning rubber, but not while driving. At roughly 7:00 Sunday morning, police were called out to the 600 block of Third Avenue for reports of a tire fire. Wh...
Apr 06, 2022
Northwest Has Highest Unemployment Rate in BC, According to 2021 State of the North Economic Report
Northern Development has released their 2021 State of the North Economic Report, and it reveals some good, and some troubling information. While the overall economy in northern BC remained relatively ...
Apr 06, 2022
Gitmaxmak'ay Elders Fundraiser Serving Up Food in Prince Rupert the Next Two Days
If you're a fan of delicious food, and supporting the community, and happen to be in Prince Rupert the next couple of days, you're in luck. Two days of delicious meals are being served up to close out...
Apr 06, 2022
SD57 Appoints Pam Spooner as Inaugural Holder of the Indigenous Assistant Superintendent Position
Pam Spooner has become the first person in BC to officially hold the newly created title of Indigenous Assistant Superintendent. Prince George School District 57 appointed Spooner as the inaugural hol...
Apr 06, 2022