Category Archives: News

ICBC to Provide Auto Plan Rebates in May Due to Skyrocketing Gas Prices
Drivers in BC are set to get some relief from skyrocketing gas prices, by way of a rebate courtesy of ICBC. Most ICBC customers who were insured under a basic auto plan in February will receive a $110...
Jeff Blagden Mar 25, 2022

Six New Northwest Child Care Facilities Added to $10/ Day Program
Six new child care facilities in the Northwest have been added to the province's $10 per day Child Care Program. They will join more than 6,500 facilities across BC benefiting from the program, which ...
Jeff Blagden Mar 25, 2022

All Members of Lhtako Dene Chief and Council Acclaimed
All members of the the Lhtako Dene First Nation's Council were acclaimed following Wednesday's election, including the Chief. In total, 93 ballots were cast, with incumbent Clifford Lebrun nabbing 45 ...
Jeff Blagden Mar 25, 2022

March 25th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 271 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. Of the new cases, 31 come from Northern Health, while 96 are from the Interior. There are 255 active Covid hospitalizations p...
Jeff Blagden Mar 25, 2022

City of Prince Rupert Finds New Home for Public Works Operations in Old MacCarthy GM Building
Plans to relocate Prince Rupert's Public Works operations are underway, with a new home now locked up. Today, the City of Prince Rupert signed off on a 5-year lease for the vacant MacCarthy GM buildin...
Jeff Blagden Mar 24, 2022 Mayor Lee Brain (right) and Director of Operations and Intergovernmental Relations, Richard Pucci (left), in front of vacant MacCarthy GM Building.

Kermode Friendship Society Finds New Executive Director in a Familiar Face
After serving over a year in an interim role, Jolene Wesley is set to become the Kermode Friendship Society's next Executive Director. Wesley took over the interim position after previous Director Cal...
Jeff Blagden Mar 24, 2022

City of Prince George Apologizes for Demolishing Homeless Encampment; Withdraws Court Appeal
An apology has been issued by the City of Prince George after they demolished portions of a homeless encampment, against court orders. In October of last year, the city filed a legal bid to have the e...
Jeff Blagden Mar 24, 2022

Changes to Snowmobile Management On the Way at Call Lake Provincial Park
Changes are on the way for those looking to take their snowmobiles for a spin at Call Lake Provincial Park. Earlier this month, a consultation and review regarding snowmobile use at the Park, located ...
Jeff Blagden Mar 24, 2022

Williams Lake RCMP Searching for Man Wanted on Canada-wide Warrant
Williams Lake RCMP are searching for a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. 47 year-old Richard Booth violated his parole in Ontario, and is now believed to be in the Williams Lake area. Booth is desc...
Jeff Blagden Mar 24, 2022

Delegation from the City of Terrace to Meet With Provincial Leadership in Victoria to Discuss Social and Safety Issues
A delegation from the City of Terrace is headed to Victoria next week to discuss safety concerns with a number of provincial ministers. A resolution sent by the city to the North Central Government As...
Jeff Blagden Mar 24, 2022