Category Archives: News

Anti-Racism Data Act Aimed at Eliminating Barriers to Accessing Government Programs, Passes Unanimously
A newly passed provincial Act aims to eliminate race-based barriers preventing people from accessing government programs and services. Introduced in early May, the Anti-Racism Data Act was passed unan...
Jeff Blagden Jun 03, 2022

Charges against two men related to drug trafficking bust in Prince George approved
Charges that were laid against two men that were arrested by the Prince George RCMP's Street Crew Unit in relation to a 2021 drug trafficking investigation have been officially approved. Back on Janua...
Rob Young Jun 03, 2022

Wildfire Hazards Expected to Stay Low in June, but Spike as Warmer Weather Comes in Late July
Wetter conditions and cooler temperatures which have kept wildfire risks low so far are not expected to continue in to the late summer. Those conditions are expected to maintain through most of the pr...
Jeff Blagden Jun 03, 2022

Lack of Action Takes Centre Stage on First Anniversary of Canada's MMIWG Action Plan
Today marks the one year anniversary of the release of Canada's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, LGBTQ+, and Two Spirit Action Plan. It has also been exactly three years since the release...
Jeff Blagden Jun 03, 2022

RDKS Introduced New Dangerous Dog Control Enforcement Pilot Project for Area "C"
A new pilot project will bring stricter animal control enforcement to sections of the Kitimat-Stikine. Launched by the Regional District, the project will cover the District's Area "C", including Nort...
Jeff Blagden Jun 03, 2022

Federal Government reaffirms commitment to stopping violence against Indigenous peoples
Today marks the first anniversary of the release of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ National Action plan in Canada. That plan shows the Federal Government the ways tha...
Rob Young Jun 03, 2022

New Federal Funding Will Help UNBC Develop Sustainable and Viable Solutions to Environmental Concerns in the North
$1.9 million in fresh Federal funding will help establish an Environmental Solutions Innovation Hub at the University of Northern BC. Once established, the Hub will help address pressing concerns in N...
Jeff Blagden Jun 03, 2022

Testimonials from Hearings Launched by MP Taylor Bachrach Form 33 Recommendation Report to Address Rail safety
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is welcoming a newly released report on rail safety, which brought forward 33 recommendations. In June of last year, Parliamentary hearings to form the report ...
Jeff Blagden Jun 03, 2022

High Streamflow Advisories, Flood Watches, and Evacuation Alerts in Place in Portions of the Northwest
This page will be updated throughout the day (June 3rd, 2022) as information comes in and conditions change. High Streamflow Advisory and Flood Watch A High Streamflow Advisory remains in place...
Jeff Blagden Jun 03, 2022

Sandbags Available in Terrace, Thornhill, and Smithers for Flood Protection
In order to help residents better prepare for possible weekend flooding, sandbags are being made available to residents of the Terrace area. In order to combat flood risks and damages, the City is par...
Jeff Blagden Jun 02, 2022