Category Archives: News
Hockey Knowledge Nabs Prince Rupert Resident a New Truck
A Prince Rupert resident has nabbed himself a new set of wheels, thanks to his hockey knowledge. Jan Loroff came out on top in Sportsnet's Hockey Predictor Contest for 2021, by picking the outcomes of...
Oct 22, 2021
Carrier Sekani and BCAFN Second Wet'suwet'en Request for Covid Boosters
Earlier today, the Wet'suwet'en sent a request to the Ministry of Health and Northern Health requesting access to Covid booster shots. That request came after two members passed away and four matriarc...
Oct 22, 2021
New UBC program aims to keep more med graduates in the North
A new UBC program is doing everything it can to help with BC's shortage of people with medical expertise and allow patients to more easily access physical therapy services. The program, known as Maste...
Oct 22, 2021 Photo credit to UBC’s Faculty of Medicine
Inquest in to 2016 Police Shooting in Granisle to Begin Next Month
An inquest has been launched in to a 2016 incident which saw two killed by RCMP in Granisle. Shirley Beatrice Williams and her son Jovan Williams were shot by police in their home in April of 2016. Ac...
Oct 22, 2021
Covid Outbreak Declared at Deni House Long-Term Care Facility in Williams Lake
Interior Health has declared an outbreak at the Deni House Long-term Care Home in Williams Lake. Deni House had previously been closed in late September due to a Covid scare, but re-opened at the begi...
Oct 22, 2021
BC Liberals Turn Down Aaron Gunn's Leadership Bid
Amidst a string of controversy surrounding his candidacy, the BC Liberals have decided to deny Aaron Gunn's leadership bid. Gunn has issued troubling statements on social media, denying the existence ...
Oct 22, 2021
Wet'suwet'en Request Covid Boosters to Help Fight Current Case Spike
In an effort to better protect their population against growing Covid concerns, the Wet'suwet'en are requesting immediate access to Covid boosters. In light of two recent Covid related deaths in their...
Oct 22, 2021
UNBC Unveils New Gitxsan-Inspired Uniforms
Athletes playing for the University of Northern BC will sport a new Gitxsan inspired look this year. Yesterday, the team unveiled the new jersey design, which features a Gitxsan Wolf front and centre....
Oct 22, 2021
Sewage and Water Taxes Set To Increase in Terrace
Property taxes aren't the only thing going up for Terrace residents next year. In addition to a 5.52 percent property tax increase, residents are also eyeing increases to both water use and sewage tax...
Oct 22, 2021
Water Damaged Cariboo Roads Could Take Hundred of Millions to Repair
More than 60 million dollars invested in infrastructure repairs in the Cariboo may still not be enough, according to Transport Minister Rob Fleming. Fleming, who recently toured the District, says tot...
Oct 22, 2021