Category Archives: News

Residents in the Queensway Area Could Experience Low Water Pressure Temporarily as Repairs are Conducted
Residents in the Queensway area near Thornhill may experience low water pressure today. Temporary repair work being conducted on the system are to blame for the drop. But, the impacts shouldn't last f...
Jeff Blagden Apr 28, 2022

District of Kitimat to Test Emergency Notification System With Alert on Tuesday
Next week is Emergency Preparedness Week, and the District of Kitimat will be honouring that by testing their alert system. A test alert is set to be sent out from their emergency notification system ...
Jeff Blagden Apr 28, 2022

Compensation Claims Period Open for Eligible First Nations and Individuals Impacted by Long-Term Drinking Water Advisories
Nearly $8 billion is being made available to First Nations impacted by long-term drinking water advisories. That funding comes via a settlement agreement stemming from a national class action lawsuit,...
Jeff Blagden Apr 28, 2022

100 Mile House RCMP Seeking Assistance in Locating Dangerous Wanted Man
RCMP in 100 Mile House are seeking public assistance to locate a dangerous wanted man. 45 year-old Cameron Tucciarone is wanted on a slew of charges including assault with a weapon, assault by choking...
Jeff Blagden Apr 28, 2022

Day of Mourning Ceremonies Being Hosted at 29 Communities in BC for Those Who Lost Their Lives in the Workplace
Day of Mourning ceremonies are being held in 29 communities across BC today to honour those who lost their lives in the workplace. Each year on April 28th, communities come together in support of the ...
Jeff Blagden Apr 28, 2022

Fort Nelson First Nation Partners with Hydrogen Naturally to Bring Carbon-Negative Hydrogen Plant to the Northeast
A new carbon-negative hydrogen plant is being proposed for Fort Nelson through a newly formed partnership. That partnership will see the Fort Nelson First Nation and Hydrogen Naturally Inc look in to ...
Jeff Blagden Apr 28, 2022

First Phase of Port Edward's Alder Avenue Subdivision Project Will Bring 11 New Homes
11 new homes are coming to Port Edward during the first phase of their Alder Avenue subdivision project. Pacific Aurora Construction Management Limited has been selected as the developer of the first ...
Jeff Blagden Apr 28, 2022

Groups From Three Local Indigenous Communities Join Partnership to Help Build Section of Coastal GasLink Pipeline
Groups from three local Indigenous communities have joined a partnership to help build a section of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. CGL announced last night that contractor OJ Pipelines has partnered wi...
Jeff Blagden Apr 28, 2022

Steelworkers Union Hosting Ceremony in Williams Lake for National Day of Mourning for Workers Who Lost Lives in the Workplace
A day of mourning ceremony is being held in Williams Lake this morning to honour those who were injured or lost their lives in the workplace. United Steelworkers Local 1-2017 will host the ceremony at...
Jeff Blagden Apr 28, 2022

Military Aircraft Seen Making Passes Over Smithers Before Landing at Airport Wednesday Afternoon
Anyone passing by the Smithers Airport this afternoon may have noticed an unusual display in the skies. A military plane could be seen making several passes overhead, before making a landing on the st...
Jeff Blagden Apr 27, 2022