Category Archives: News

Prince Rupert Emergency Crews Inviting Residents to Attend Sirens and Safety Event
Ground Search and Rescue crews in Prince Rupert are giving residents a unique look in to one part of their job this weekend at their Sirens and Safety event. On Saturday, residents will have a chance ...
Jeff Blagden Nov 10, 2021

Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson Says Old Growth Deferral Should be Viewed as a Tool on Route to a Plan
Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson says that the province's recent decision to defer old growth logging should be viewed as a toll to prevent logging while discussions are on-going. Since the announcement, the...
Jeff Blagden Nov 10, 2021 Into the forest. Nature composition.

November 10th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 500 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the total number of active cases in the province to 4,301, with 124 in ICU. Of the new cases, 103 are from within...
Jeff Blagden Nov 10, 2021

Figures Show Support Staff and Nurses Make Up Largest Portion of Unvaccinated Health Care Workers
It has been two weeks since a provincial mandate was put in place requiring all health care workers to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or lose their jobs. Today, Health Minister Adrian Dix provided a ...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Medical plans for Prince Rupert revealed at City Council Meeting
Some medical professionals gave a presentation on the future of health care in Prince Rupert at last night's Prince Rupert city council meeting. One of the main goals that was outlined last night was ...
Rob Young Nov 09, 2021

Newcrest Proposes $3.5 Billion Purchase of Brucejack Mine
One of Northwestern BC's most well-known mines could find itself under new ownership, should shareholders approve a recent proposal. New Crest Mining has proposed a 3.5 billion dollar deal to purchase...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

BC Transit Proposes Possible Upgrades for Terrace Service
Following public consultations, BC Transit has presented the City of Terrace with their proposed improvement plan for the City's routes. Five initiatives highlight the Utility's goals over the next fo...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Health Canada Approves Pfizer Covid Booster for All Aged 18+
Health Canada has officially approved Pfizer's Covid vaccine booster for use in all residents aged 18 and older. Recent studies have revealed that, while still the most effective form of protection, t...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

BC On Pace to Break Last Year's Toxic Drug Overdose Death Record
Two consecutive record setting months have BC on pace to eclipse last year's already steep overdose death total. Through September, the province has already registered 1,534 deaths resulting from toxi...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Search for Missing Williams Lake Area Boater Ends in Heartbreak
A search for a missing boater which stretched across parts of three days has ended in heartbreak. Search efforts began on Sunday night, after Williams Lake RCMP received reports that the 60 year-old m...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021