Category Archives: News

Prince Rupert RCMP Looking to Identify Alleged Debit Card Thief... With Munchies
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating an alleged debit card thief with a case of the munchies. According to police reports the man stole a debit card from a car, and then pro...
Jeff Blagden Oct 18, 2021

Métis Nation of BC Looking to Fill Numerous Northern Roles in Upcoming By-Election
A number of Northern roles are looking to be filled in an upcoming Mtis Nation of BC By-Election. For Regions 5 and 6, which cover the North Central and Northwest, the Nation is looking for a new Pres...
Jeff Blagden Oct 18, 2021

Fraser Health declares two new covid outbreaks
There have recently been two new COVID-19 outbreaks declared by Fraser Health, one of which is at the Heritage Village care home in Chilliwack, as a result of two staff members and one resident testin...
Rob Young Oct 18, 2021

Brother Pole to Grandmother Pole in Kitsumkalum Set to be Raised in Smithers Next Week
Mike Dangeli is nearing the finish line on his second in a series of totem poles soon to adorn the Highway of Tears. Titled the Brother Pole, the new pole will follow the Grandmother Pole, which was e...
Jeff Blagden Oct 18, 2021

Trudeau Visits Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc Territory After Truth and Reconciliation Day snub
Following weeks of ridicule and backlash, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally paid a visit to Tk'emlps te Secwepemc territory today. Prior to September 30th, the Nation had sent two invitations to T...
Jeff Blagden Oct 18, 2021

Flu Vaccination Clinics Open in Terrace This Week
It's coming up on time to once again talk about a vaccination, of the non-Covid variety. Flu season is upon us once again, and experts are expecting a particularly bad one after Covid lockdowns stemme...
Jeff Blagden Oct 18, 2021

Kitimat Curbside Collection Program to Expand to Recyclables in November
Curbside collection of recycled goods in Kitimat is set to kick off in November. It is the second phase of the District of Kitimat's expanded curbside collection program, and aims to further save spac...
Jeff Blagden Oct 18, 2021

Williams Lake Announces New Director of Community Services
In one week, Williams Lake will be welcoming a new Director of Community Services. Stacey Miranda, who had previously served as the City's Community Services Manager, will return to take over the role...
Jeff Blagden Oct 18, 2021

IIO Asks Crown to Consider Charges Against RCMP Officer in 2020 Williams Lake Arrest
Following an investigation by the Internal Investigations Office, the Crown has been asked to consider charges against an RCMP officer. Last year, a video of an October 25th, 2020, arrest went viral, ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 18, 2021

Substitute Teacher Staffing Issues Limiting Services at Prince George Area Schools
More than 630 hours of support services have been lost to students in the Prince George School District already this year, according to the District. That compares to just over 100 hours across the sa...
Jeff Blagden Oct 18, 2021