Category Archives: News
Local Reactions to Federal Budget Split, but Mostly Positive
Local reactions to yesterday's federal budget announcement were torn. On one hand, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach called the budget a historic win for people. Bachrach was refering to the be...
Apr 08, 2022
All School Bus Runs in Hazelton and Kitwanga Cancelled for Today
School District 82 has cancelled all bus runs in Hazelton and Kitwanga today. Slushy and slippery road conditions have forced the Coast Mountains School District to cancel both morning and afternoon r...
Apr 08, 2022
RBC Turns Down Two Proposals to Cease Fossil Fuel Funding During Annual Shareholder Meeting
Despite recent Hollywood opposition, the Royal Bank of Canada has struck down two proposals to stop funding fossil fuel projects. Those proposals called for RBC to eliminate the eligibility of fossil ...
Apr 07, 2022
Prince George RCMP Seize Numerous Weapons, Drugs, and More During Drug Trafficking Investigation
A drug trafficking investigation in Prince George has resulted in the seizure of multiple drugs, weapons and cash, and led to one arrest. On April 1st, multiple RCMP units executed a Controlled Drug a...
Apr 07, 2022
Prince Rupert Organization Among 8 in Canada Receiving Funding to Train Energy Advisors
One organization in Northwest BC is among 8 in Canada receiving fresh federal funding to recruit, train, and mentor energy advisors. Energy advisors are key to the Canada Greener Homes Grant initiativ...
Apr 07, 2022
New Legislative Changes Give Local Governments Tools to Act When Elected Officials Face Criminal Charges
New legislative changes are giving municipalities and regional districts more tools to utilize when elected officials face criminal charges. One change will amend the existing disqualification rules t...
Apr 07, 2022
Newly Released Report Analyses Barriers and Gaps Faced by Indigenous People in Receiving Income Support
A new report has been released identifying the barriers Indigenous people face in receiving income support, and the gaps in service once they do. Titled "Income Supports and Indigenous People in BC: a...
Apr 07, 2022
Truck Thief in Terrace Arrested After Completely Failing to Lay Low
A truck thief in Terrace was arrested late last month, after completely failing to lay low. On March 28th, RCMP received reports of a truck which had been stolen from a commercial property on Keith Av...
Apr 07, 2022
Prince Rupert Offers Tsunami Tips, Invites Residents to Join Contest Ahead of Tsunami Preparedness Week
Next week is Tsunami Preparedness Week, and to honour that, the City of Prince Rupert is sharing some tips, and inviting residents to join a contest. For Prince Rupert residents, the best course of ac...
Apr 07, 2022
April 7th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 216 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. Of the new cases, 15 come from Northern Health, while 76 are from the Interior. There are 329 active Covid hospitalizations i...
Apr 07, 2022