Category Archives: News
Thornhill Fire Department puts out two structure fires in two days
No one was harmed as a result of two structure fires in Thornhill over the past two days, but the same cannot be said for the structures. Members of the Thornhill Volunteer Fire Department responded t...
Jan 18, 2022
Prince George Housing Development Project Looking to Tackle Homelessness With New Operator
A new housing project looking to help people experiencing homelessness in Prince George now has an operator. Connective has been selected to operate the new BC Housing development, which will feature ...
Jan 18, 2022 John Howard Society Pacific (JHSP), the BC/Yukon not-for-profit organization working with people with complex needs facing multiple barriers, is changing its name to Connective. (CNW Group/Connective Support Society)
Port of Prince Rupert Sees Traffic Decrease, But Confident in 2022 Recovery
Cargo volumes at the Port of Prince Rupert decreased last year, but the Prince Rupert Port Authority feels confident they will bounce back this year. Just over 25 million tonnes of cargo moved through...
Jan 18, 2022
Return-It Bottle Depots to Start Collecting Milk and Plant-Based Beverage Containers
British Columbians will soon have a way to responsibly recycle milk and plant-based beverage containers, for a profit. On February 1st, Return-It locations across BC will begin accepting traditional m...
Jan 18, 2022
BC Teachers' Federation Says New Vaccine Status Disclosure Orders Caught Them By Surprise
According to the BC Teachers' Federation, new orders announced for educators yesterday caugh them off guard. Yesterday, Dr Bonnie Henry sent a letter out to School Boards directing them to begin colle...
Jan 18, 2022
Kitimat to Apply for Grant Funding for Water System Upgrades
A new grant application, which received District approval yesterday, may help provide the funds to upgrade Kitimat's water system. Kitimat's current water system does not meet current water quality st...
Jan 18, 2022
Shames Mountain to Begin Offering Day Passes for Rent at 3 Local Libraries
Have you ever ever wanted to try out skiing or snowboarding without the financial commitment? Well, you're in luck. Residents will now be able to check out day passes for Shames Mountain at one of thr...
Jan 18, 2022
Bylaw to Allowing Kitimat Affordable Housing Project to Move Forward Receives Third Reading
An affordable housing project in Kitimat took another step towards fruition, after its bylaw received 3rd reading last night. During last night's regular meeting, District Councillors gave third readi...
Jan 18, 2022
Prince Rupert, Williams Lake, and More Benefit From New Community Gaming Grant Funds
More than 40 community-led projects across BC have been awarded provincial Gaming Grant funding. Community Gaming Grant funds look to improve not-for-profit programs and services which improve local q...
Jan 18, 2022
Winter Storm Watch Issued for North Coast Inland Sections
North Coast residents who thought they were in the clear after two days of decent weather will be... disappointed. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch which will cover inland sections o...
Jan 18, 2022 Winter landscape with small willage in snowy mountans