Category Archives: News
Temporary Bunkhouse Set Up at Smithers Homeless Encampment
A temporary bunkhouse has been set up for residents of a homeless encampment in Smithers. Located at Veteran's Peace Park, the structure will draw electricity from the nearby Public Library, and will ...
Nov 19, 2021
Federal Government dropping test needed to get into the US
Canadians that live near the US border will have a much easier time actually crossing said border by the end of this month. The Federal Government has announced that they will be getting rid of a mole...
Nov 19, 2021
Rogers Provides Support Funding to BC Search and Rescue Association in Light of Southern Flood Response
Search and Rescue crews in BC have received a fresh funding injection to help them deal with the flooding emergencies in the South. Rogers is sending one million dollars to the BC Search and Rescue As...
Nov 19, 2021
Haisla Members Organize Walkout in Solidarity With Wet'suwet'en to Oppose RCMP Handling of Injunction
Haisla members in Kitimat have organized a walkout in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en as RCMP continue to enforce an injunction on their territory. RCMP began militarized enforcement of the injunctio...
Nov 19, 2021
CityWest and Gitga'at First Nation Partner on New Communications Company
A new company has been formed to help bring better internet service to remote coastal communities in Northern BC. CityWest Gitga'at Communications Corp has been formed thanks to a partnership between ...
Nov 19, 2021
Prince George RCMP Seeking Public Assistance in Locating a Missing Woman
Prince George RCMP are asking for public assistance in the search for a missing woman. Melinda Louise Ewen was reported missing on Wednesday, having last been seen that afternoon. Ewen left in her red...
Nov 19, 2021
Many Prince Rupert Residents Will Face Planned Power Outage Sunday Morning
Many Prince Rupert customers will find themselves without power on Sunday morning, due to a planned outage. BC Hydro says close to 4,000 customers will be affected as they cut the power at the Oldfiel...
Nov 19, 2021
UPDATE: CityWest Services Returned to Customers in Terrace and Kitimat
UPDATE: CityWest says all services have been restored for customers in Terrace and Kitimat who had been facing outages this morning. Customers have been dealing with slowed internet services for a few...
Nov 19, 2021
KSM Mine Receives 2 Year Environmental Assessment Certificate Extension
Seabridge Gold has received a 2 year extension on its KSM project's Environmental Assessment Certificate. Originally set to expire in July of 2024, the province has granted the extension to 2026 due t...
Nov 19, 2021
CNC Research Forest Society Seeking Environmentally Focused Local Projects in Need of Funding
If you have an idea for an environmentally focused forestry project, then the College of New Caledonia is looking for you. Today, the CNC Research Forest Society launched the application process for l...
Nov 19, 2021