Category Archives: News
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
Prince Rupert Council gives support for application to 2022 UBCM Community excellence awards
At last night's Prince Rupert City council meeting, a request was put forward for council to support an application for the 2022 UBCM Community excellence awards. This application would see the city o...
May 31, 2022
High-Speed Internet Access on the Way to Tahltan Territory, with Construction on Fibre-Optic Network Underway
Tahltan Communications has officially begun construction on a project which will bring high-speed internet access to Tahltan territory. Over the course of the project, more than 200 kms of fibre-optic...
May 31, 2022
Kitimat Council Receives Update on Nechako Centre Concept Plan, Including Policies and Recommendations for Final Plan
Kitimat District Council is getting closer to finalizing their Nechako Centre Concept Plan, which aims to restore the landmark to its former glory as a community hub. As part of a special meeting, Cou...
May 31, 2022
Interior Health Becomes First Authority to Roll Out New Toxic Drug Alert Text System
Residents who live within Interior Health's boundaries can now sign up for the Authority's new Toxic Drug Alerts system. Those who sign up will be sent toxic drug, drug poisoning, and public health al...
May 30, 2022
Tabled Federal Bill results in country wide gun freeze
A federal bill was tabled earlier today which would result in a national freeze on selling, transferring and importing handguns in Canada. While this bill would not completely ban handguns in Canada, ...
May 30, 2022
Cariboo Regional District holding "Board on the Road" meetings at Barkerville
For the 1st time since the pandemic started, The Cariboo Regional District will be holding a pair of 'Board on the Road' meetings at the Barkerville Historic Town and Park. These meetings will see res...
May 30, 2022
New Grants will Help Children and Youth in and Out of Government Care Participate in Sports and Cultural Activities
New provincial funding will help children and youth in and coming from government care to participate in sports, and physical and cultural activities. A total of $3.6 million is being invested in the ...
May 30, 2022