Category Archives: News
BC NDP Elect First Ever Indigenous Party President in Aaron Sumexheltza
For the first time in its history, the BC NDP have elected an Indigenous person to be their new President. Aaron Sumexheltza (Shoo-muh-hetsa), a former elected Chief for the Lower Nicola Indian Band, ...
Dec 09, 2021
British Columbia Passes Last Year's Record for Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths
British Columbia has set a new record, but it's one that they are far from proud of. After the third straight record breaking month, BC has eclipsed last year's illicit overdose death total with 1,782...
Dec 09, 2021
Staffing Issues Impacting Diagnostic Imaging at Mills Memorial Hospital
Staffing has been an issue for hospitals in the North for some time, and Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace is not exempt. Northern Health says Mills is experiencing significant challenges with staffi...
Dec 09, 2021
December 9th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 379 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the province's active case total to 2,874, with 77 in ICU. Of the new cases, 49 come from Northern Health, while ...
Dec 09, 2021
UPDATE: All CRD Employees Required to be Vaccinated by January 17th
Cariboo Regional District employees must be fully vaccinated by the middle of next month. A new mandate, recently approved by the Board, will go in to effect on January 17th, requiring all CRD employe...
Dec 08, 2021
Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Wanted Woman
Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a wanted woman. 25 year-old Chante Leah Low is wanted on charges of assault and mischief under five thousand dollars. She is described as a...
Dec 08, 2021
Emergency Repairs Force Temporary Water Disruptions to Vista Village Trailer Court in Kitimat
Some Kitimat residents may experience water disruptions this afternoon as crews attempt to make emergency repairs. Due to an emergency water repair, water will temporarily be shut off to the Vista Vil...
Dec 08, 2021
BC health officer says COVID boosters not guaranteed to be needed every six months
The Provincial Health Officer for BC has come out and said that it's not guaranteed that COVID-19 booster shoots will be needed every six months. Dr. Bonnie Henry also said that even though BC is star...
Dec 08, 2021
Quesnel RCMP Arrest Suspect Believed to Be Responsible for Thursday Night Assault
Quesnel RCMP have arrested a suspect in relation to an assault from last week which left one man in critical condition. Last Thursday, police were called to the 100 block of Carsen Avenue at around 9:...
Dec 08, 2021
Prince Rupert Driver Facing Numerous Charges After Fleeing Impaired Driving Stop
A Prince Rupert driver is now facing a slew of charges after fleeing an impaired driving stop last week. At around 3:00 in the afternoon on Friday, RCMP began receiving reports of an impaired driver. ...
Dec 08, 2021