Category Archives: News
BC Liberals Turn Down Aaron Gunn's Leadership Bid
Amidst a string of controversy surrounding his candidacy, the BC Liberals have decided to deny Aaron Gunn's leadership bid. Gunn has issued troubling statements on social media, denying the existence ...
Oct 22, 2021
Wet'suwet'en Request Covid Boosters to Help Fight Current Case Spike
In an effort to better protect their population against growing Covid concerns, the Wet'suwet'en are requesting immediate access to Covid boosters. In light of two recent Covid related deaths in their...
Oct 22, 2021
UNBC Unveils New Gitxsan-Inspired Uniforms
Athletes playing for the University of Northern BC will sport a new Gitxsan inspired look this year. Yesterday, the team unveiled the new jersey design, which features a Gitxsan Wolf front and centre....
Oct 22, 2021
Sewage and Water Taxes Set To Increase in Terrace
Property taxes aren't the only thing going up for Terrace residents next year. In addition to a 5.52 percent property tax increase, residents are also eyeing increases to both water use and sewage tax...
Oct 22, 2021
Water Damaged Cariboo Roads Could Take Hundred of Millions to Repair
More than 60 million dollars invested in infrastructure repairs in the Cariboo may still not be enough, according to Transport Minister Rob Fleming. Fleming, who recently toured the District, says tot...
Oct 22, 2021
100 Mile House RCMP Investigating Homicide
RCMP have begun a homicide investigation following the discovery of a dead body in 100 Mile House on Tuesday. Initially, officers arrived at Exeter Station Road to investigate reports of gunshots bein...
Oct 22, 2021
Report Finds First Nations 5 Times as Likely to Experience Food Insecurity as Average Canadian
First Nations are three to five times more likely to experience food insecurity than the average Canadian, according to the findings of a new report. Researchers from the AFN, University of Ottawa, an...
Oct 22, 2021
Hixon Gets New Three-Bay Fire Hall
Hixon will soon be home to a brand new Fire Hall, thanks to Covid resilience funding. A new three bay building is on the way, after securing one million dollars from the Investing in Canada Infrastruc...
Oct 22, 2021 Hixon Volunteer Fire Department, from RDFFG's website
2-1-1 Service Now Available in Northern BC
A handy service which can help access a broad range of free services using nothing but a phone call, can now be accessed across all of BC. United Way of Northern BC has officially expanded their 2-1-1...
Oct 22, 2021
Fraser-Fort George Updates Solid Waste Management Plan
Finances were front and centre as the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George introduced updates to their Regional Solid Waste Management Plan yesterday. Included in the new version of the Plan is a 1...
Oct 22, 2021