Category Archives: News
District of Kitimat Council continues cancellation of bus route between two ski trails
A cancellation of a shuttle bus route between two District of Kitimat ski trails which was put in place this year, will be continuing into next year. District of Kitimat council voted to maintain the ...
Dec 15, 2021
Installation Wraps Up on New World Class Digital Sound System at Lester Centre in Prince Rupert
A new world class digital sound system recently installed at the Lester Centre of the Arts in Prince Rupert will help revitalize the creative heart of the City. A partnership between the Prince Rupert...
Dec 15, 2021
Annual Report on Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action Released
This year's annual report in to Canada's progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action has been released. Produced annually by the Yellowhead Institute, this is the third re...
Dec 15, 2021
South Cariboo Landfill Tipping Rates to Increase Next Year
Users of the South Cariboo Landfill will see rates increase in the new year, for the first time since 2013. As of January 7th, residents will be able to drop-off up to 200 kg of waste at the site with...
Dec 15, 2021
Pacific BioEnergy to Permanently Shut Down Prince George Operations Next Year
A wood-pellet biofuel plant which has been in Prince George for 25 years will close its doors permanently next year. Pacific BioEnergy announced today that they would be shutting down operations in ea...
Dec 15, 2021
Heiltsiuk Woman Selected for New StrongerBC Young Leaders Council
A Heiltsiuk woman from Bella Bella has been selected as one of 18 members of the new StrongerBC Young Leaders Council. 22 year-old Clea Schooner will join the council, and will bring her prior experie...
Dec 15, 2021
Williams Lake Gas Thief Leads Police on Lengthy Chase, Ending Near Kamloops
A prolific offender led RCMP on a chase from Williams Lake to Kamloops yesterday, all on stolen gas. At around 6:45 yesterday morning, a blue pick up truck was witnessed stealing gas from a local gas ...
Dec 15, 2021
Quesnel Initiative Looks to Tackle Long-Standing Food Insecurity Issues in Community
A new program, supported by the City of Quesnel, looks to tackle long-standing food security issues in the community. Though, Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson says that, in reality, it's more of a food re-di...
Dec 15, 2021
122 Hectares of Rainforest on BC's Central Coast to Become Conservancy thanks to Couple's Donation
A new conservation area is coming to BC after a rare donation of land by a Central Coast couple. Now called the Snowshoe Creek Conservation Area, the 122 hectare parcel of land in the Bella Coola Vall...
Dec 15, 2021
First of 12 Rogers Wireless Towers Planned for Highway of Tears Breaks Ground
For years, residents along the Highway of Tears have been hearing that better connectivity and cell service is on the way. But, yesterday, construction finally kicked off near Witset on the first of 1...
Dec 15, 2021 Cover Photo Fro Rogers Project Website