Category Archives: News

Farnworth says long rebuild is ahead for BC after flooding and storms
The Public Safety Minister has sent out a statement saying that the worst parts of the storms that caused flooding and landslides may be over but BC will have to deal with a long rebuild in the afterm...
Rob Young Dec 03, 2021

Quesnel RCMP Seeking Witnesses to Assault Which Left Victim in Critical Condition
Quesnel RCMP are looking for witnesses to an assault from last night which has one man in critical condition. Police were called to the 100 block of Carsen Avenue, near Season's House, for reports of ...
Jeff Blagden Dec 03, 2021

More than 60 Smithers Area Residents Sign Petition Against Rezoning Area for Crematorium
A group of more than 60 Smithers residents have taken issue with District plans to amend a zoning bylaw. That amendment would allow for a crematorium to be built at 3844 Henry Road, currently zoned M1...
Jeff Blagden Dec 03, 2021

BC Expanding Types of Care First Responders and Paramedics Can Provide
BC is introducing changes to the types of care that emergency responders are allowed to provide. First responders will be able to provide additional diagnostic testing to better inform paramedics, adm...
Jeff Blagden Dec 03, 2021

Carrier Sekani Family Services Offering Drop in Covid Vaccinations for Those Aged 12+ This Afternoon
Carrier Sekani Family Services is teaming up with Northern Health to offer a vaccine clinic today for everyone aged 12 and up. Those looking to get 1st, 2nd, or booster doses of the Covid vaccine can ...
Jeff Blagden Dec 03, 2021

Prince George RCMP Seeking Four Suspects Related to Two Armed Robberies
Prince George RCMP are seeking 4 suspects related to two armed robberies from last week. Robbery number one took place last Saturday at a business on the 1700 block of Queensway, and saw a woman in a ...
Jeff Blagden Dec 03, 2021

Métis Nation of BC and ISC Sign Agreement to Help Improve and Modernize Member Registry
A new agreement between the Mtis Nation of BC and Indigenous Services Canada will help them better modernize their member registry. MNBC Cabinet has voted to invest 1.1 million dollars in to the Regis...
Jeff Blagden Dec 03, 2021

BC Transit Extending Hours in Prince Rupert for Holiday Season
BC Transit users in Prince Rupert will have a little bit more time to complete their shopping trips, beginning in just over a week. Starting on December 13th, extended holiday service will be in place...
Jeff Blagden Dec 03, 2021

Outbreak at Meadow House at Peace Villa Declared Over After One Month
Northern Health has declared the end of a Covid outbreak which had been in place at a Fort St John long-term care home. Initially declared on November 4th, the outbreak had covered the Meadow House at...
Jeff Blagden Dec 03, 2021

Container Truck Driver Strike in South Narrowly Avoided
A trucker strike in the South which could have impacted the entire province, has been narrowly avoided. On Monday, Unifor served a 72-hour strike notice to two container trucking companies which suppl...
Jeff Blagden Dec 03, 2021 Container stacker unloads trucks.