Category Archives: News

Prince George RCMP Seize Numerous Drugs and $30,000 in Cash
A proactive patrol by RCMP in Prince George has led to the seizure of numerous drugs and more than a bit of pocket change. Initially, officers came upon a well known vehicle on the 1500 Block of Victo...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021

Nechako Centre Concept Plan To Enter Community Engagement Round Soon
A former community mainstay in Kitimat is scheduled to get revamped, and soon you can help decide how. Kitimat Council is set to begin the first Engagement round of their Nechako Centre concept Plan. ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021

Three Quarters of Covid Cases in Long-Term Care Linked to Staff
A new report has revealed that most initial Covid cases in long-term care homes stemmed from staff. Looking in to the first two waves of Covid, the report collected data from 487 facilities in BC. It ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021

Funding Needed to Help Close Off Bella Coola Landfill
Waste management continues to be a hot topic across the North, and while the situation is unique, that holds true for Bella Coola. The Bella Coola Landfill has a maximum of about 20 years left before ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021

Lester Centre in Prince Rupert Damaged Due to Flooding
Near-record levels of rainfall across the coast last month led to some pretty drastic flooding. In Prince Rupert, that flooding has extended to the Lester Centre of the Arts. It was reported at a Coun...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021

Mandatory Indoor Mask Restriction Age Drops to 9
New Provincial Orders lowering the age requirement to be masked indoors are now in effect. Previously, a Provincial Health Order had made it mandatory to wear masks inside for those aged 12 or above. ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021

Prime Minister Apologizes for Untimely Tofino Trip
After facing an avalanche of backlash, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued an apology. Trudeau decided to travel to Tofino last Thursday during the first ever National Day for Truth and Reconcili...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021

New Vaccination Regulations for Travelers, and Federal Employees and Contractors
In an effort to kickstart stalled vaccinations rates, Ottawa has issued new restrictions for most Federal employees, as well as travelers. Any Federal employee or contractor working in public administ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021

Quesnel Seeking Input on Two Projects
Quesnel City Council is seeking community input on two city projects. The City has invested heavily in LeBourdais Park in recent years, but Council is looking to improve it further. According to Counc...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021

Dawson Creek Council Pulls Disinformation Spreading Video
Dawson Creek City Council has taken efforts to right a mistake by removing a part of a video from their website. During an impromptu Council meeting earlier this month, Council decided to give protest...
Jeff Blagden Oct 06, 2021