Category Archives: News
Minister Roly Russell Says Connecting BC with High-Speed Internet About More than Just Recreation and Business
Yesterday, the province and Ottawa announced a joint investment that will see all of BC connected to high-speed internet by 2027. That investment will see a total of 830 million dollars invested in to...
Mar 09, 2022
MLA Nathan Cullen Calls New Position as Municipal Affairs Minister a Dream Job
Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen says his new position as Minister of Municipal Affairs is a dream job. Cullen was shifted into the top role of the ministry last month, after previously serving as Minister o...
Mar 09, 2022
Coroners Service Review into Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths Makes Three Recommendations to Help Quell the Crisis
A new report from the BC Coroners Service makes three main recommendations to reduce illicit drug overdose deaths in the province. Each recommendation comes with a slate of priority actions developed ...
Mar 09, 2022
City of Williams Lake Approves Nearly $1.8 Million in Road Paving Efforts
Roads in Williams Lake are set to improve this year, thanks to just under 1.8 million dollars in municipal funding. Yesterday, Council gave budgetary approval to the work to rehabilitate a number of r...
Mar 09, 2022
Williams Lake Stampede Set to Go Ahead After Two Years of Covid Cancellations
After two years of pandemic cancellations, the Williams Lake Stampede is set to return this summer. Williams Lake Stampede Association president Court Smith gave City Council the good news at yesterda...
Mar 09, 2022
TC Energy Signs Equity Agreement with 16 First Nations Along CGL Pipeline Route
TC Energy has signed an agreement with 16 First Nations along their Coastal GasLink pipeline route, giving them a stake in the project. Those Nations will split a 10 percent equity interest in the pro...
Mar 09, 2022
March 9th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 254 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. Of the new cases, 54 come from Northern Health, while 131 are from the Interior. There are currently 419 active Covid hospita...
Mar 09, 2022
BC Looking to Close Largest Gender Pay Gap Among Provinces with Planned Legislation
British Columbia is looking to close the largest gender pay gap in the country. Today, in honour of International Women's Day, the province announced plans to introduce pay transparency legislation. C...
Mar 08, 2022
Terrace and District Aquatic Centre to Close at 3:30 Saturday Afternoon
Terrace residents planning an afternoon swim this Saturday will need to change their plans. In order to conduct staff training, the Terrace and District Aquatic Centre will be closing at 3:30 Saturday...
Mar 08, 2022
Proposal Would See BC Highschool Students to be Required to Complete Indigenous Education Starting in 2023
A new proposal would see all high school students in BC be required to undertake Indigenous education. Under the proposal, students would need to acquire 4 credits through Indigenous-focused courses, ...
Mar 08, 2022