Category Archives: News

Winter Weather Warnings Continue Across the North Today, Expect Slippery Roads
While they may have overestimated a bit on the snowfall totals yesterday, that isn't stopping Environment Canada from doubling down on the winter storm warnings today. Terrace, Kitimat, Bella Coola, a...
Jeff Blagden Dec 17, 2021

December 17th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 753 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the province's active total to 3,878, with 70 in ICU. Of the new cases, 45 come from Northern Health, and 99 are ...
Jeff Blagden Dec 17, 2021

Prince George RCMP Arrest 21 Shoplifters at Superstore in 3 Days
A concerted three day effort to stop shoplifters at a Prince George store saw 21 people arrested. RCMP partnered with Superstore in a continuation of their Boost and Bust series with local shops. More...
Jeff Blagden Dec 16, 2021

CSFS Reminds That Fight for Indigenous Child Welfare is About More than Just Money
Carrier Sekani Family Services are reminding everyone that the fight for Indigenous child welfare is about more than just money. Earlier this week, Ottawa announced plans to set aside 40 billion dolla...
Jeff Blagden Dec 16, 2021

Quesnel City Council Looking for Public Input on Budget
Quesnel residents are being asked to provide input on the City's upcoming budget. City Council is looking to finalize their 2022 Budget, as well as their 5 year financial plan, but they first require ...
Jeff Blagden Dec 16, 2021

Wheelhouse Brewing Company Finds New Home in Old Prince Rupert CN Rail Station
Prince Rupert residents will soon be able to enjoy a gorgeous view while having a fantastic meal at a former eyesore. Wheelhouse Brewing Company has announced that they will be moving in to the old do...
Jeff Blagden Dec 16, 2021

Ottawa to Waive Fees to Replace Many Personal Documents of BC Residents Impacted by Extreme Weather
BC residents impacted by the extreme weather events over the past couple of months will be able to re-aquire many personal documents for free. Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Sean ...
Jeff Blagden Dec 16, 2021

British Columbians are Drinking More, But It's Not Entirely Because of Covid
British Columbians drank a lot in 2020, and experts say it wasn't entirely due to Covid, according to a new University of Victoria study. Over the past 20 years, alcohol consumption in BC has gone fro...
Jeff Blagden Dec 16, 2021 sale and alcohol concept - close up of bottles at liquor store

Applications for Third Intake of CleanBC Building Innovation Fun Now Being Accepted
Applications for the third round of the CleanBC Building Innovation Fund are now being accepted. That means those looking to undertake BC building projects which support the use of energy efficient, l...
Jeff Blagden Dec 16, 2021

Métis National Council Unanimously Supports Métis Nation of BC's Efforts to Come to a Self-Governing Agreement
Work towards a self-government agreement between Canada and the Mtis Nation of BC will continue with the Support of the Mtis National Council. The MNC advocates on behalf of democratically elected Mti...
Jeff Blagden Dec 16, 2021