Category Archives: News

More opportunities available next week for advanced voting in Northwest BC
Residents of the northwest looking to cast an early ballot in this year's municipal elections will have another opportunity. The first opportunity was yesterday, but you have another chance next Wedne...
Rob Young Oct 06, 2022

Faulty Oil Filter Blamed for August Crash Which Ended the Snowbirds' 2022 Airshow Circuit
A faulty oil filter is being blamed for a Fort St John plane crash which ended the Snowbirds' 2022 airshow circuit in August. According to a newly released report from the Air Force, the improperly as...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

54 New Doctors Sign Contracts Under New Provincial Contract and Incentive Program
A newly introduced contract and incentive program is bringing a slew of new family physicians to BC. Since the beginning of the month, 54 new doctors have signed contracts under the provinces new-to-p...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

Williams Lake Councillor Seriously Injured After Being Struck by a Truck While Riding His Motorcycle
Long-time Williams Lake City Councillor Ivan Bonnell is in hospital after being struck by a truck while riding his motorcycle on Monday. Bonnell had been heading north on Highway 97, when an F150 made...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

Joint-Venture Between Two Cariboo First Nations Takes Home Indigenous Business Award for Partnership of the Year
A collaborative partnership between two Cariboo area First Nations is being honoured for their work to restore damaged forests. Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation is among 8 winners of this year's Indig...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

Prince George RCMP seeking wanted man with Canada wide warrant
Prince George RCMP are seeking public help in order to locate a wanted man. The man in question, 29-year-old Bradley Casimel Roberts, is wanted on a Canada wide warrant for violating his parole condit...
Rob Young Oct 05, 2022 Photo Courtesy of Prince George RCMP

Two Month Undercover Drug Trafficking Investigation in Quesnel Brings Forward Charges Against 22 Individuals
Charges are pending against 22 individuals following a two month undercover drug trafficking investigation in Quesnel. Conducted by the Quesnel Crime Reduction Unit, the operation, titled E-NANDU 2022...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

Prince Rupert RCMP Find Missing Man Deceased One Day After Renewing Public Assistance Calls, No Foul Play Suspected
After renewing calls for public assistance in a missing person search yesterday, Prince Rupert RCMP have tragically called off the search. 55 year-old Darren Trent Wilson had been reported missing on ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

First Advanced Municipal Voting Stations Open in Terrace, Kitimat, and Prince Rupert Today
Residents of the northwest looking to cast an early ballot in this year's municipal elections will get their first chance to do so today. In Terrace, advanced polling booths will be set up at the Spor...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022

Province of BC launching new cannabis retail licence
According to a recent announcement, the Provincial Government is going to be introducing a new cannabis retail licence that will give eligible federally licensed cannabis producers the ability to sell...
Rob Young Oct 05, 2022