Category Archives: News
UBC Researchers Call for a More Proactive Approach to Preparing for Wildfires, both from Communities and Individuals
Forestry researchers from the University of British Columbia are calling for a more proactive approach to prepare for wildfires. After decades of research into climate change and its impact on fire-pr...
Jun 23, 2022
Man Probably Regrets Decision to Steal Ambulance After Being Injured While Crashing Said Ambulance
Injuries received after crashing an ambulance may have a Granisle area man rethinking his decision to steal said ambulance. Houston RCMP were called out to Lions Beach Campground just after 1:00 Satur...
Jun 23, 2022
Man Wanted on Canada-Wide Warrant After Escaping Custody Spotted in Terrace and Prince Rupert Area
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man spotted in the Northwest after escaping a correctional facility in Abbotsford. Jessie Millwater has been known to frequent the Terrace, Prince Rupert, a...
Jun 23, 2022
Event Being Held in Kitimat Tonight Will Honour Residential School Victims Ahead of Every Child Matters Memorial Soccer Tournament
Residents of the Kitimat area are invited to an event tonight to commemorate the victims and survivors of the Residential School tragedy. Put on by the organizers of the Every Child Matters Memorial S...
Jun 23, 2022
Funding coming to First Nations Forestry Council to support students in Forest Sector
More funding and opportunities will be coming the way of Indigenous people looking to work in BC's Forest Sector. $437,000 in Provincial funding will be headed the way of the First Nations Forestry Co...
Jun 23, 2022
Changes in Canada's Drinking Water Guidelines Prompt Water Quality Advisory in Quesnel
A Water Quality Advisory has been issued for the City of Quesnel, due to high levels of manganese in the water supply. Changes to Canada's drinking water guidelines have prompted the advisory, despite...
Jun 23, 2022
Residents Advised to Prepare for Heat as Temperatures Set to Boom this Weekend
With temperatures expected to boom this weekend, British Columbians are being advised to prepare for the heat. Due to the forecasted temperatures, Environment Canada has issued a special weather state...
Jun 23, 2022
Liberals Table New Federal Bill Which Aims to Create a National Council to Monitor and Report on Reconciliation
A new Federal Bill has been tabled which aims to create a national council to monitor and report on Indigenous reconciliation. If passed, Bill C-29 would establish a permanent, independent, Indigenous...
Jun 23, 2022
BC makes changes to Wildlife Act to control Feral Rabbit population
BC is making changes to the Province's Wildlife Act in order to control the feral rabbit population better. Both Wild European and eastern cottontail rabbits are not native to BC while being known to ...
Jun 23, 2022
Flood Risks Remain Low in Northwest, Higher in other Sections of the North and Interior
Flood risks remain high for large sections of the North and Interior, though risks in the Northwest have stabilized for now. With temperatures expected to begin rising this weekend, the BC River Forec...
Jun 23, 2022