Category Archives: News

October 28th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 609 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the province's active total to 4,748, with 157 in ICU. Of the new cases, 126 come from Northern Health, while 92 ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 28, 2021

Dr Bonnie Henry gives suggestions for avoiding COVID on Halloween night
Covid has worked its way into every facet of our lives and even Halloween is not exempt. Trick-or-Treaters are looking at their second straight Halloween under covid. In order to limit contact, reside...
Rob Young Oct 27, 2021

Bonanza Mine II Near Wells to Expand
A Wells area mine is set to expand as another project goes through the environmental approval process. This morning, Osisko Development, who operate the mine, announced the expansion of the undergroun...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Increased First Responder Calls Cause Jump in Terrace Fire Department Responses
Across the third quarter of 2021, the Terrace Fire Department responded to 218 calls, up from 134 over the same time last year. First responder calls were the main culprit in the jump, going from 27 i...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Fort St John RCMP Track Slew of Break and Enters to Prolific Known Offender
Fort St John RCMP have located and captured a prolific robber they believe to be responsible for the recent string of break and enters. Earlier in the month, police put out a request for public assist...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Prince Rupert RCMP Searching for Man Also Wanted in Kitimat
RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted in relation to warrants in both Prince Rupert and Kitimat. 28 year-old Garrett Arthur Patrick Robinson in wanted on multiple warrants in con...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Prince Rupert RCMP Continuing Search for Missing Jogger
Prince Rupert RCMP, along with a number of other local units are continuing the search for a missing jogger. 21 year-old Michael Kitchener was last seen by family on the night of October 21st, when he...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

New Indigenous Services Minister Vows to Prioritize Water and Child Services
New Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says she will prioritize water and children as she prepares to take on the new role. Currently, more than 40 Indigenous communities across Canada find them...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Quesnel Mayor Responds to Johnston Bridge Repair Time Concerns
Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson has responded to public complaints over how long it's taking to repair Johnston Bridge. According to the Mayor, the issues boil down to money and priorities. City staff has p...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021

Feral Pigs Invading BC
Feral pigs are taking over Canada, and the invasion of BC has begun. According to the Invasive Species Council of BC, the province has experienced a boom in the wild hogs as of late. Most of the repor...
Jeff Blagden Oct 27, 2021