Category Archives: News
Haisla Community Gathering at Kitamaat Village on Friday for Show of Solidarity
Members and supporters of the Haisla Nation will be gathering in Kitamaat Village on Friday in a show of solidarity with a young Haisla student. Last week said student made headlines for standing up a...
Nov 10, 2021
Movement of United Professional members walk out on BCGEU
Yesterday, many members of the Movement of United Professionals that live in BC decided to walk out on the BCGEU offices as a part of job action. The BCGEU were given a 72-hour strike notice by the un...
Nov 10, 2021
Four Post-Secondary Institutions in Northern BC Receive Fresh Trades Equipment Funding
Four northern post-secondary schools are among 20 receiving fresh provincial funding for new trades equipment. Coast Mountain College, the College of New Caledonia, Northern Lights College, and Thomps...
Nov 10, 2021
Quesnel Woman Charged With Arson Following House Fire
A woman has been arrested in Quesnel on charges of arson in connection with a house fire from yesterday afternoon. Fire crews initially responded to the Willis Street blaze at around 5:00 in the eveni...
Nov 10, 2021
National Bank to Purchase $20 Million in Northwest Copper Shares
National Bank has agreed to purchase more than 20 million dollars in shares from Northwest Copper. For that, National Bank will look to acquire just under 17 million shares, as well as an option to pu...
Nov 10, 2021
Bridge Connecting Quick and Telkwa to be Rebuilt, Despite Requests for Repair
A 100 year-old bridge near Telkwa is set to be replaced, despite public demand for a repair instead. The Quick Bridge spans across the Bulkley River and connects the community of Quick with the remain...
Nov 10, 2021
Fire at Quesnel Logging Yard Now Under Control; Could Take Multiple Days to Extinguish
A massive fire at a Quesnel logging yard, initially spotted on Tuesday, is now under control. Fire crews from Quesnel, Bouchie Lake, Barlow, and Kersley all tended to the fire, which they say will tak...
Nov 10, 2021 Image from Quesnel Fire Chief Twitter Profile.
Prince George RCMP Apprehend Man on a Number of Assault-Related Charges
A Prince George man has been arrested on a number of weapons-related charges following quick action by the RCMP on Thursday. Police received reports of a man who was threatening individuals with a gun...
Nov 10, 2021
Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Wanted Man
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating a man wanted on a number of outstanding warrants. 36 year-old Kyle Thomas Howden is wanted on charges of theft under 5 thousand dollars,...
Nov 10, 2021
Residents Asked to Keep an Eye Out for Salmon Poachers
A recent uptick in salmon poaching has caused the DFO to issue warnings to residents near salmon populated streams. Reports of poachers using nets to catch the fish in creeks and rivers across BC come...
Nov 10, 2021