Category Archives: News

Vehicle Incident at Meziadin Junction Has Highway 37a Facing Delays
A vehicle incident has Highway 37a down to singe lane alternating traffic at the Meziadin Junction. Traffic control is set up in the area, and while the road is open to traffic, drivers should expect ...
Jeff Blagden Dec 23, 2021

City of Quesnel Reminding Residents of Shifting Holiday Hours
Quesnel is issuing some reminders to residents as the holidays approach. Bulk water users are being advised to check their account balances before the holidays. City Hall will be closed from 3:00 Frid...
Jeff Blagden Dec 23, 2021

Canfor Shutting Down One of Two Production Lines at Northwood Pulp Mill
Canfor will be shutting down operations on one of their production lines in Prince George to tackle some repairs. Yesterday, the company announced an extended closure at their Northwood NBSK Pulp Mill...
Jeff Blagden Dec 23, 2021

Seal Cove Salt Marsh Restoration Project in Prince Rupert Targeting Spring Completion
After a streak of weather delays and supply chain issues, the Seal Cove Salt Marsh in Prince Rupert is eyeing a Spring 2022 opening. Initially scheduled to open this summer, the Prince Rupert Port Aut...
Jeff Blagden Dec 23, 2021

Terrace and Kitimat Announce How Covid Restrictions Will Impact Recreation and Other Services
Both the City of Terrace and the District of Kitimat have announced how yesterday's new Covid restrictions will impact recreational services. In Terrace, the Sportsplex will be issuing refunds to thos...
Jeff Blagden Dec 23, 2021

December 23rd Covid-19 Update, Another Daily Case Record
British Columbia is reporting 1,474 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the province's active case total to 7,253, with 71 in ICU. Of the new cases, 39 are from Northern Health, while...
Jeff Blagden Dec 23, 2021

Evacuation Alert Issued for Two Areas in Smithers
A flood evacuation alert has been issued for two areas in Smithers, due to an ice jam on the Bulkley River. An evacuation alert is a step below an order, and is intended to notify residents so they ca...
Jeff Blagden Dec 22, 2021

Dakelh and Yinka Dene Language Classes to be Offered in Quesnel Next Year
Students at the College of New Caledonia's Quesnel campus interested in learning a new language are in luck. Beginning next month, the College will be launching a 16 week program to introduce students...
Jeff Blagden Dec 22, 2021

$30 Million Catholic Church Reconciliation Fundraiser Hasn't Started Yet
A fundraiser campaign which promised to raise 30 million dollars for reconciliation projects has not yet started. Earlier this year, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the plan in a...
Jeff Blagden Dec 22, 2021

Ottawa Expanding Definition of Lockdown to Allow New Pandemic Supports for Canadians
Ottawa is expanding their definition of what a lockdown is, in order for Canadians to access supports offered in a new Bill. Last week, Parliament voted to pass Bill C-2, which introduced a slew of ne...
Jeff Blagden Dec 22, 2021