Category Archives: News

Fire in Quesnel sees house almost completely destroyed
Back on Friday, the West Fraser Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire on Marsh Road at 8:45 in the morning. The fire was able to be extinguished thanks to the six West Frase...
Rob Young May 24, 2022

Both Prime Minister and Governor General speak at Kamloops memorial for Residential School victims
Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon attended an all day memorial yesterday in Kamloops for the anniversary of the discovery of unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Res...
Rob Young May 24, 2022

Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce Holding Annual General Meeting Tomorrow
Members of the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce will meet tomorrow afternoon for their Annual General Meeting. Three resolutions are on the agenda for the meeting, which kicks off at noo...
Jeff Blagden May 24, 2022

New Framework Co-Developed to Advance Effective Implementation of Modern Treaties in BC
A new framework has been developed to advance the effective implementation of Modern Treaties in BC. Co-developed by the province and the Alliance of BC Modern Treaty Nations, the Shared Priorities Fr...
Jeff Blagden May 24, 2022

Smithers provides update on Downtown Revitalization project
An update has been sent out by the town of Smithers regarding their downtown landscape revitalization project. They made it clear that the project is in full swing and it will end with the installatio...
Rob Young May 24, 2022

District of Kitimat sends out request for parties to apply for demolition grant
A message has been sent out by the District of Kitimat, stating that they are looking for parties that would be interested in applying for a new grant program. This program is called the Demolition of...
Rob Young May 24, 2022

Prince Rupert's 8th Annual Salmon Fest Set to Return this Weekend, Following Two Years of Covid Cancellations
After two years of cancellations, Prince Rupert's 8th annual Salmon Festival is set to return at the end of the week. When there is no global pandemic to get in the way, the event is put on each sprin...
Jeff Blagden May 24, 2022

Minette Bay Park to be Closed to the Public Beginning Next Week to Allow for Improvements
Public access to Minette Bay Park in Kitimat will be cut off beginning next week, in order to allow for improvement work. That work will see the installation of picnic tables and a causeway shelter at...
Jeff Blagden May 20, 2022

Unusually High Snow Pack Levels Could Lead to Significant Flooding Should Temperatures Increase
Newly released data from the BC River Forecast Centre shows a considerable increase in flood risks over the past two months. According to their May 1st snow survey, snow pack levels have hit 113 perce...
Jeff Blagden May 20, 2022

Governor General receives warm welcome in first visit to BC
Canada's First Indigenous Governor General, the Right Honorable Mary Simon received a welcoming from Premier John Horgan, as she began her 1st official visit to BC today. Premier Horgan was joined by ...
Rob Young May 20, 2022