Category Archives: News
October 27th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 457 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the active total in the province to 4,829, with 155 in ICU. Of the new cases, 82 come from Northern Health, while...
Oct 27, 2021
New Legislation Gives First Nations More Say in Certifying Teachers in their Jurisdiction
New Legislative changes announced yesterday will help to advance Indigenous jurisdiction over education. First Nations participating in the education jurisdiction initiative will soon have the ability...
Oct 26, 2021
Water Supply to be Temporarily Shut Off in Kitsumkalum Tomorrow For Repairs
Kitsumkalum residents will find themselves without water for a stretch tomorrow. In order to allow for repairs to be conducted on the main water line, the supply will be shut off between 8:30 in the m...
Oct 26, 2021
More Than 4,000 Health Care Workers in BC Still Unvaccinated, Despite Mandate
More than 4,000 health care workers across BC could soon find themselves out of work. A Provincial health order requiring all health care workers in the province to be vaccinated against Covid-19 took...
Oct 26, 2021
Trudeau speaks with John Horgan about plan to cut down on Greenhouse gases in BC
The Office of the Prime Minister has sent out a saying that Justin Trudeau had a discussion with BC premier John Horgan about the launching of BC's plan to limit the province's greenhouse gas emission...
Oct 26, 2021
Province Announces Tiered Rollout to Covid Booster Program
Provincial Officials took to the podium today to announce how BC plans to tackle the rollout of Covid vaccine boosters. Research has revealed that the effectiveness of the Covid vaccine, while still e...
Oct 26, 2021
Deadline for BC Health Workers to be vaccinated is today
The official deadline for BC health care workers to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is today. Premier John Horgan has sent out a statement saying that most of the health care workers in the prov...
Oct 26, 2021
Annual Quesnel Flu clinic located in Quesnel Senior centre
The annual influenza vaccination clinic that appears in Quesnel is going to be set up in the building that it typically operates out of, the Quesnel and District Seniors' Centre. This is happening des...
Oct 26, 2021
Gitxaala Bring Legal Challenge over Mineral Claims to BC Supreme Court
A legal challenge filed in the BC Supreme Court by the Gitxaala Nation yesterday is asking the government to review 7 mineral claims granted on their territory. In the challenge, the Gitxaala make thr...
Oct 26, 2021
Smithers Marks 100 Years Since Becoming BC's First Incorporated Village
Last Thursday marked the 100 year anniversary of Smithers becoming the first incorporated village in British Columbia. To honour the momentous occasion, a plaque is set to be hung at Town Hall, alongs...
Oct 26, 2021