Category Archives: News
School District 82 holding by-election
School District 82 has declared a by-election for the Electoral Area 2. They are looking to elect a School Trustee for the remainder of the four-year term commencing April 2021 and ending on November ...
Feb 08, 2021
Update regarding ongoing Acropolis Manor Covid-19 outbreak
Northern Health has provided an update regarding the ongoing outbreak at the Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert. As of today there are 30 residents and 20 staff that have tested positive for the virus f...
Feb 05, 2021
Bill defeated that looked to overturn Oil Tanker Moratorium
Skeena-Bulkey Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is celebrating a victory as Bill C-229 was rejected in the house of commons. The House of Commons voted on Wednesday. Bill C-229 was looking to repeal the Oil T...
Feb 05, 2021
Kispiox Bridge still closed
Crews are still on scene after the Kispiox Bridge sustained some damage yesterday. A snow plow clipped several of the wood bridge's vertical support structures with a wing blade causing structural dam...
Feb 05, 2021
RCMP investigating after a dog was fatally injured
New Hazelton RCMP are investigating a report of a careless use of a firearm that resulted in a dog being fatally injured. The investigation is currently in its infancy and there are no further details...
Feb 04, 2021
RCMP reminding drivers to be careful warming their cars
RCMP in Prince George are reminding drivers to take extra precautions with their vehicles during this cold weather snap. As the temperature drop drivers will be tempted to warm up their vehicles befor...
Feb 04, 2021
BC Government updates Covid-19 school safety measures
The B.C. Government announced new Covid-19 safety measures in schools. In a press conference today, Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside said K-12 staff, secondary and middle school students will ...
Feb 04, 2021
BCCDC updates Covid-19 data
The BCCDC has released specific Covid-19 numbers for each city. The data goes from January 24th to the 30th. Some cities in the North continue to see large spikes in cases while others see a steady ca...
Feb 04, 2021
Update regarding ongoing Acropolis Manor outbreak
Northern Health has provided an update regarding the outbreak at Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert. As of today, 29 residents and 18 staff have tested positive for Covid-19. There has also been one add...
Feb 03, 2021
Work begins on Seal Cove restoration project
The Prince Rupert Port Authority has announced that work has begun on a habitat restoration project in the Seal Cove area. The project will feature new and improved community recreational access on th...
Feb 03, 2021