Category Archives: News

Fort St John RCMP Track Slew of Break and Enters to Prolific Known Offender
Fort St John RCMP have located and captured a prolific robber they believe to be responsible for the recent string of break and enters. Earlier in the month, police put out a request for public assist...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Prince Rupert RCMP Searching for Man Also Wanted in Kitimat
RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted in relation to warrants in both Prince Rupert and Kitimat. 28 year-old Garrett Arthur Patrick Robinson in wanted on multiple warrants in con...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Prince Rupert RCMP Continuing Search for Missing Jogger
Prince Rupert RCMP, along with a number of other local units are continuing the search for a missing jogger. 21 year-old Michael Kitchener was last seen by family on the night of October 21st, when he...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

New Indigenous Services Minister Vows to Prioritize Water and Child Services
New Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says she will prioritize water and children as she prepares to take on the new role. Currently, more than 40 Indigenous communities across Canada find them...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Quesnel Mayor Responds to Johnston Bridge Repair Time Concerns
Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson has responded to public complaints over how long it's taking to repair Johnston Bridge. According to the Mayor, the issues boil down to money and priorities. City staff has p...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Feral Pigs Invading BC
Feral pigs are taking over Canada, and the invasion of BC has begun. According to the Invasive Species Council of BC, the province has experienced a boom in the wild hogs as of late. Most of the repor...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

October 27th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 457 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the active total in the province to 4,829, with 155 in ICU. Of the new cases, 82 come from Northern Health, while...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

New Legislation Gives First Nations More Say in Certifying Teachers in their Jurisdiction
New Legislative changes announced yesterday will help to advance Indigenous jurisdiction over education. First Nations participating in the education jurisdiction initiative will soon have the ability...
Jeff Blagden Oct 26, 2021

Water Supply to be Temporarily Shut Off in Kitsumkalum Tomorrow For Repairs
Kitsumkalum residents will find themselves without water for a stretch tomorrow. In order to allow for repairs to be conducted on the main water line, the supply will be shut off between 8:30 in the m...
Jeff Blagden Oct 26, 2021

More Than 4,000 Health Care Workers in BC Still Unvaccinated, Despite Mandate
More than 4,000 health care workers across BC could soon find themselves out of work. A Provincial health order requiring all health care workers in the province to be vaccinated against Covid-19 took...
Jeff Blagden Oct 26, 2021