Category Archives: News

April 7th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 216 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. Of the new cases, 15 come from Northern Health, while 76 are from the Interior. There are 329 active Covid hospitalizations i...
Jeff Blagden Apr 07, 2022

Fort St John RCMP Investigating After Finding Bullet Holes in Local Residence
Fort St John RCMP are investigating after discovering bullet holes in a residence in the City. Early yesterday afternoon, police received reports of bullet holes found in a residence in the area of 92...
Jeff Blagden Apr 06, 2022

Arson Arrested in Prince George for Burning Rubber... But Not While Driving
Prince George RCMP have arrested a man for burning rubber, but not while driving. At roughly 7:00 Sunday morning, police were called out to the 600 block of Third Avenue for reports of a tire fire. Wh...
Jeff Blagden Apr 06, 2022

Northwest Has Highest Unemployment Rate in BC, According to 2021 State of the North Economic Report
Northern Development has released their 2021 State of the North Economic Report, and it reveals some good, and some troubling information. While the overall economy in northern BC remained relatively ...
Jeff Blagden Apr 06, 2022

Gitmaxmak'ay Elders Fundraiser Serving Up Food in Prince Rupert the Next Two Days
If you're a fan of delicious food, and supporting the community, and happen to be in Prince Rupert the next couple of days, you're in luck. Two days of delicious meals are being served up to close out...
Jeff Blagden Apr 06, 2022

SD57 Appoints Pam Spooner as Inaugural Holder of the Indigenous Assistant Superintendent Position
Pam Spooner has become the first person in BC to officially hold the newly created title of Indigenous Assistant Superintendent. Prince George School District 57 appointed Spooner as the inaugural hol...
Jeff Blagden Apr 06, 2022

New Mining and Mineral Sector Supply Partnership Aims to Bring Long-Term Benefits for Both Tahltan, and Nisga'a Nations
A newly formed partnership aims to secure long-term benefits for both the Tahltan and Nisga'a Nations through the mining and mineral exploration sector. Bear Claw Industries has partnered with Gingolx...
Jeff Blagden Apr 06, 2022

3 Organizations in BC Receive Federal Funding to Undertake Research into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Ottawa has announced fresh funding to 17 organizations looking to address on-going violence against Indigenous Women, Girls, 2 Spirit, and LGBTQ+ people. Those organizations, three of which are in Bri...
Jeff Blagden Apr 06, 2022

April 6th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 258 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. Of the new cases, 11 come from Northern Health, while 85 are from the Interior. There are 334 active Covid hospitalizations i...
Jeff Blagden Apr 06, 2022

Residential Property Sales Totals in the North Remain Relatively Steady, Despite Drop in Units Sold
Residential real estate earnings in the North remained relatively steady in the first quarter of 2022, despite a significant drop in units sold. According to the Northern Real Estate Board, a total of...
Jeff Blagden Apr 05, 2022