Category Archives: News
AFN Motion to Address RCMP Use of Force Withdrawn at Wet'suwet'en Elected Chief's Request
A resolution put forward at the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs' Assembly addressing RCMP use of force against land defenders, has been withdrawn. On the first day of meetings, Chief Lance Ha...
Dec 10, 2021
December 10th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 341 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the province's active case total to 2,915, with 73 in ICU. Of the new cases, 29 come from Northern Health, while ...
Dec 10, 2021
RCMP Commissioner Responds to MLA Nathan Cullen's Letter Requesting Review
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki has responded to a letter sent by Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen last week. Cullen sent a request for Lucki to personally look in to a pair of arrests made on Gitxsan territo...
Dec 09, 2021
Rio Tinto officially opens new port terminal in Kitimat
Rio Tinto and LNG Canada officially opened their new extended wharf during a press conference in Kitimat today. Built at the site of its existing Terminal A facility, the new wharf both expands the ca...
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Northern Health Further Alters Regional Health Order, Allowing In-Person Worship Services
Northern Health is once again altering Covid restrictions when it comes to worship services. Last month, the Health Authority announced they would be expanding regional orders which had been in place ...
Dec 09, 2021
Rolling Overnight Closures on Northern BC Highways (Mostly 16) to Begin Tonight
Northern drivers are being warned to expect delays on the roads the next few days. Large commercial vehicles will be transporting oversized cargo, necessitating rolling closures across much of Highway...
Dec 09, 2021
Northern Health Reminding Prince Rupert Residents of Virtual Health Care Clinic
Northern Health is reminding Prince Rupert residents that there are alternatives to long emergency room waits. Prince Rupert has been facing higher than usual patient volumes for some time now, and it...
Dec 09, 2021
Virtual Public Hearing Draws Dozens of Smithers Residents Opposed to Crematorium Proposal
A group of more than 60 Smithers residents have taken issue with District plans to amend a zoning bylaw's text. That amendment would allow for a crematorium to be built at 3844 Henry Road, currently z...
Dec 09, 2021
Quesnel Assault Leaves One Man in Hospital with Life Threatening Injuries
One man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following an assault outside a Quesnel social society yesterday. RCMP were initially called to the hospital just before 7:30 at night for reports ...
Dec 09, 2021
Terrace Students Report Discovery of Apparent Animal Remains on School Grounds
Terrace RCMP are investigating after a group of students discovered what appears to be animal remains. According to police, students at a local elementary school reported the discovery of a suspicious...
Dec 09, 2021