Category Archives: News
January 19th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 1,975 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the province's active case total to 37,167, with 854 in hospital, and 112 in ICU. Of the new cases, 88 come fro...
Jan 19, 2022
Indigenous led committee formed to create council for reconciliation
The recent formation of a new Indigenous led committee has been hailed a big milestone in the quest to implement reconciliation calls to action. The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller...
Jan 18, 2022 Indigenous Association of Canada (CNW Group/Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada)
Covid Surge Prompts Temporary Service Reductions in Northern Health
Temporary service adjustments are on the way in Northern Health as Covid continues to intensify existing staffing shortages. That means surgical service postponements, temporary staff re-assignments, ...
Jan 18, 2022
Gyms and Fitness Centres to Reopen Under Newly Revised Provincial Health Orders
Gyms and fitness centres across BC are set to open their doors again following today's revision of Provincial Health Orders. Beginning on January 20th, exercise facilities will start re-opening, with ...
Jan 18, 2022
BC legalizes practice of tubbing prawn
A lot of fishers are very happy with an announcement yesterday, regarding a fishing practice meant to preserve prawn. Joyce Murray, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, let...
Jan 18, 2022
Thornhill Fire Department puts out two structure fires in two days
No one was harmed as a result of two structure fires in Thornhill over the past two days, but the same cannot be said for the structures. Members of the Thornhill Volunteer Fire Department responded t...
Jan 18, 2022
Prince George Housing Development Project Looking to Tackle Homelessness With New Operator
A new housing project looking to help people experiencing homelessness in Prince George now has an operator. Connective has been selected to operate the new BC Housing development, which will feature ...
Jan 18, 2022 John Howard Society Pacific (JHSP), the BC/Yukon not-for-profit organization working with people with complex needs facing multiple barriers, is changing its name to Connective. (CNW Group/Connective Support Society)
Port of Prince Rupert Sees Traffic Decrease, But Confident in 2022 Recovery
Cargo volumes at the Port of Prince Rupert decreased last year, but the Prince Rupert Port Authority feels confident they will bounce back this year. Just over 25 million tonnes of cargo moved through...
Jan 18, 2022
Return-It Bottle Depots to Start Collecting Milk and Plant-Based Beverage Containers
British Columbians will soon have a way to responsibly recycle milk and plant-based beverage containers, for a profit. On February 1st, Return-It locations across BC will begin accepting traditional m...
Jan 18, 2022
BC Teachers' Federation Says New Vaccine Status Disclosure Orders Caught Them By Surprise
According to the BC Teachers' Federation, new orders announced for educators yesterday caugh them off guard. Yesterday, Dr Bonnie Henry sent a letter out to School Boards directing them to begin colle...
Jan 18, 2022