Category Archives: News
Pope Francis Apologizes for Role of Catholic Church in Canada's Residential School System
Pope Francis has issued an apology for the Catholic Church's role in the Canadian residential school system. During a public audience this morning, the Pope asked for forgiveness for what he called de...
Apr 01, 2022
April 1st Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 249 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. Of the new cases, 21 come from Northern Health, while 71 are from the Interior. There are 281 active Covid hospitalizations i...
Apr 01, 2022
BC Highway Patrol Seizes $100,000 in Cash After Pulling a Vehicle Over for Speeding Near Kitwanga
BC Highway Patrol in Smithers ended up seizing $100,000 in presumably legal cash, after stopping a vehicle for speeding. A man and woman from Alberta had been travelling on Highway 16, west of the Kit...
Mar 31, 2022
Known Criminal Arrested After He Crashes into Police Vehicle Responding to Drug Trafficking Calls in Houston
Houston RCMP were able to arrest a dangerous suspect last week, after he crashed in to a police vehicle. On March 23rd, police began receiving information of possible drug trafficking on the 2000 bloc...
Mar 31, 2022
RCMP Execute Two Search Warrants in Thornhill; Seize Weapons, Drugs, Cash, and Stolen Property
Large amounts of cash, stolen property, firearms and drugs were seized by police while conducting two simultaneous search warrants in Thornhill. Terrace RCMP executed both warrants on Tuesday, which w...
Mar 31, 2022
Northern Secwepemc First Nations getting funding for cultural centre
In an announcement from today, the Northern Secwepemc First Nations will be receiving $4 million in funding in order to help them build a new cultural centre. The Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society w...
Mar 31, 2022
Skeena- Bulkley Valley MP Calls Out Liberal Government's Failure to Adequately Regulate Rail Safety
Skeena- Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is calling for the government to take action to improve rail safety. While speaking in the House today, Bachrach, who is also NDP Transportation Critic, said ...
Mar 31, 2022
Prince George RCMP believe recent homicide cases resulted from gang violence
Prince George RCMP have expressed their belief that three recent homicides are due to rising gang violence in the city. Members of the Serious Crime Unit are working alongside the Street Crew Unit and...
Mar 31, 2022
18 Remote and Indigenous Northern Communities Receive Funding to Continue and Improve Shuttle Bus Service
Continued and improved shuttle bus service is on the way for 18 remote and Indigenous communities in northern BC, thanks to fresh provincial funding. Organizations participating in the freshly named N...
Mar 31, 2022
Quesnel Fire Hall #1 Temporarily Moves as Renovations Pick Up
Renovations to Quesnel Fire Hall Number 1 beginning today have prompted a temporary move for crews and equipment. While construction is underway, the Hall will operate out of the old Johnston Loop pub...
Mar 31, 2022