Category Archives: News
Canada Infrastructure Bank investing $80 million into Atlin Hydroelectricity project
$80 million has been committed by the Canada Infrastructure Bank for a Hydroelectricity Expansion project taking place in Atlin. The Bank committing all these funds was in part, made possible by enter...
Jun 01, 2022
Bell 1 Bridge announced to be undergoing rehabilitation
A recent announcement has revealed that the Bell Irving River Bridge No. 1 will be undergoing rehabilitation. And to make sure that the repairs are as effective as possible, the province is investing ...
Jun 01, 2022
Quesnel Mayor publishes letter about pool upgrade project for rec centre
Quesnel's Mayor Bob Simpson has sent out a public letter regarding the state of the pool upgrade project and what should be done about it. Simpson revealed that the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Commit...
Jun 01, 2022
Weekend Flood Risks Prompt City of Terrace to Activate Emergency Operations Centre and Close Campsites
With temperatures increasing and river levels rising, the City of Terrace is activating its Emergency Operations Centre. According to the River Forecast Centre's modelling data, water levels in the Sk...
May 31, 2022
District of Kitimat Sets Budget for 24-Hour Daycare Planned for Quatsino boulevard
More funding is being provided by the District of Kitimat to go towards the construction of a 24-hour daycare proposed by the Tamatik Status of Women Association. Once completed, that project will bri...
May 31, 2022
Prince George RCMP receive weapons complaint at secondary school
Prince George RCMP got a complaint yesterday from a Prince George Secondary School regarding a weapons complaint sometime after 10:30 AM. Police responded immediately after the school's administration...
May 31, 2022
RDKS Provides Information and Resources in Preparation for Possible Flooding and High-Water Events
In preparation for possible flooding and high-water events, the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine is sharing some tips. With river levels rising alongside temperatures, streamflow advisories and fl...
May 31, 2022
Former Camp Chef Suing Civeo and CGL, Alleging Sexual Battery, Harassment, and Mistreatment
A former camp chef is suing Coastal GasLink and contractor Civeo, alleging sexual battery, other harassment, and mistreatment by the companies. According to the suit, the woman was working at the 9A a...
May 31, 2022
BC Receives 3 Year Exemption Allowing the Decriminalization of Small-Scale Personal Drug Possession, Beginning Next Year
BC has taken a step towards decriminalizing small-scale personal-use drug possession, after receiving an exemption from Ottawa. Under the exemption, adults who possess 2.5 grams or less of certain ill...
May 31, 2022
BC raising Minimum Wage on June 1st
Starting tomorrow, BC residents working jobs that only reach the minimum wage threshold will be getting a bit of a pay boost. On June 1st, BC's minimum wage will be increasing from $15.20 an hour to $...
May 31, 2022