Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Smithers Evacuation Alert Expanded Due to Ice Jams in the Bulkley River
A flood evacuation alert has been issued for multiple areas in Smithers, due to an ice jam on the Bulkley River. An evacuation alert is a step below an order, and is intended to notify residents so th...
Dec 23, 2021
Water Main Break Near Kildala Causing Traffic Delays and Possible Water Disruptions in Kitimat
A water main break in Kitimat has residents facing traffic delays, and possible future water disruptions. Occurring at the intersection of Columbia, Chilko, and Capilano Streets, residents of the Kild...
Dec 23, 2021
Vehicle Incident at Meziadin Junction Has Highway 37a Facing Delays
A vehicle incident has Highway 37a down to singe lane alternating traffic at the Meziadin Junction. Traffic control is set up in the area, and while the road is open to traffic, drivers should expect ...
Dec 23, 2021
City of Quesnel Reminding Residents of Shifting Holiday Hours
Quesnel is issuing some reminders to residents as the holidays approach. Bulk water users are being advised to check their account balances before the holidays. City Hall will be closed from 3:00 Frid...
Dec 23, 2021
Canfor Shutting Down One of Two Production Lines at Northwood Pulp Mill
Canfor will be shutting down operations on one of their production lines in Prince George to tackle some repairs. Yesterday, the company announced an extended closure at their Northwood NBSK Pulp Mill...
Dec 23, 2021
Seal Cove Salt Marsh Restoration Project in Prince Rupert Targeting Spring Completion
After a streak of weather delays and supply chain issues, the Seal Cove Salt Marsh in Prince Rupert is eyeing a Spring 2022 opening. Initially scheduled to open this summer, the Prince Rupert Port Aut...
Dec 23, 2021
Terrace and Kitimat Announce How Covid Restrictions Will Impact Recreation and Other Services
Both the City of Terrace and the District of Kitimat have announced how yesterday's new Covid restrictions will impact recreational services. In Terrace, the Sportsplex will be issuing refunds to thos...
Dec 23, 2021
December 23rd Covid-19 Update, Another Daily Case Record
British Columbia is reporting 1,474 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the province's active case total to 7,253, with 71 in ICU. Of the new cases, 39 are from Northern Health, while...
Dec 23, 2021
Evacuation Alert Issued for Two Areas in Smithers
A flood evacuation alert has been issued for two areas in Smithers, due to an ice jam on the Bulkley River. An evacuation alert is a step below an order, and is intended to notify residents so they ca...
Dec 22, 2021
Dakelh and Yinka Dene Language Classes to be Offered in Quesnel Next Year
Students at the College of New Caledonia's Quesnel campus interested in learning a new language are in luck. Beginning next month, the College will be launching a 16 week program to introduce students...
Dec 22, 2021