Category Archives: News
Residents Reminded to Prepare as Bear Season Approaches in the Northwest
Bear season is on the way, and the Conservation Officer Service is sending some reminders to residents of the northwest. Over the next few weeks, the Service is expecting to see an uptick in the numbe...
Apr 13, 2022 Wild bear walking in forest. Animal photography
RCMP and Search and Rescue Crews Searching for Prince George Man Who Went Missing While Headed to Hixon
RCMP and Search and Rescue crews are seeking public assistance to help locate a missing Prince George man. Stanley Delong left the City yesterday for a fishing trip near Chilako River, northwest of Hi...
Apr 13, 2022
Minister Hajdu Gives More Details on Federal Budget Indigenous Housing Investments
Last week's federal budget announcement included $4.3 billion towards Indigenous housing over the next 7 years. Today, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu gave more details on the shape that fund...
Apr 13, 2022
Multiple Prescribed Burns Taking Place In and Around Williams Lake Over the Next Few Days
A number of controlled burns are taking place in the Williams Lake area over the next few days. Prescribed burn activities covering around 33 hectares near White Road are set to begin today, and run t...
Apr 13, 2022
New Bike Park Begins Construction in Kitimat Area
Bicycle enthusiasts in the Kitimat area will soon have a new place to partake in their passion. A new, multi-purpose outdoor bike park is on the way to the Strawberry Meadows area, with construction r...
Apr 13, 2022
Supreme Court Invites Prosecution Service to Press Criminal Charges Against 27 Arrested While Opposing CGL Pipeline
Criminal contempt charges could be on the way for 27 individuals arrested while opposing the Coastal GasLink pipeline project. CGL lawyer Kevin O'Callaghan has asked the Supreme Court to invite the Pr...
Apr 13, 2022
Strike Vote Could be Looming as Negotiations Between Province and BCGEU Hit Impasse
A strike could be looming on the horizon as negotiations between the province and the BC General Employees' Union hit an impasse. According to Union president Stephanie Smith, the Union is asking for ...
Apr 13, 2022
Imperial Metals and Williams Lake First Nation Renew Mount Polley Mine Agreement
Imperial Metals and the Williams Lake First Nation have renewed a participation agreement covering the Mount Polley Mine. Initially signed in 2011, the agreement was in place at the time of the disast...
Apr 13, 2022
Interior Health to Display Black Balloons Tomorrow in Honour of Those Lost to Illicit Overdose Crisis, on 6th Anniversary of Public Emergency Declaration
Interior Health will be flying black balloons in communities across the region to honour those lost to the illicit overdose crisis. Tomorrow marks the 6 year anniversary of the province declaring a pu...
Apr 13, 2022
LNG Canada Selects New CEO
Jason Klein has been selected as the new CEO of LNG Canada, bringing two decades of energy industry experience. Klein takes on the role after serving as Shell Canada's VP of Integrated Gas since 2016....
Apr 13, 2022 New LNG Canada CEO Jason Klein (Photo courtesy of LNG Canada)