Category Archives: News
Province moves forward with safety improvements to Highway 97
Safety improvements are coming to a section of Highway 97 just east of Quesnel. The project will involve widening 1.1 kilometres of Highway 97 and improvements to two key intersections along the easte...
May 21, 2021
Williams Lake RCMP seize drugs following investigation
A targeted investigation in Williams Lake has led to the seizure of drugs. The investigation was initiated in the winter of 2020 by the Cariboo Crime Reduction Unit. On May 13, a 44-year-old man, alon...
May 21, 2021
City of Quesnel sees positive trend in first quarter crime stats
Over the last several years the City has increased its commitment to public safety by adding more RCMP and Bylaw officers. Council added two additional officers to its RCMP detachment seeing an increa...
May 20, 2021
Lanfear Hill to see more temporary closures
Another closure is planned for Lanfear hill. Lanfear hill will be closed on May 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for geotechnical investigation work related to the shoulder repair. Howe Creek Trail wil...
May 20, 2021
Drop-in clinic to be held for Kitimat residents
A drop-in vaccine clinic will be held for Kitimat residents. There will be an evening drop-in clinic on May 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for those aged 18 and up still needing their first dose. The locat...
May 20, 2021
Woodside exiting Kitimat LNG Porject
Woodside has decided to exit from LNG Kitimat. The exit will include the divestment or wind-up and restoration of assets, lease and agreements covering the Pacific Trail Pipeline route. Woodside will ...
May 19, 2021
Outbreak declared at Heritage Manor II in Fort St. John
Northern Health Public Health has declared a Covid-19 outbreak at the Heritage Manor II assisted living facility in Fort St. John. At the time of the outbreak being declared there have been three lab-...
May 19, 2021
Tahltan Central Government calls for suspension of Jade Fever
The Tahltan Central Government has contacted Bell Media, the Discovery Channel and Omnifilm Entertainment demanding the companies suspend airing the show Jade Fever. The show follows a jade operation ...
May 19, 2021
Arrest made following convenience store robbery in Kitimat
Two people arrested following a convenience store robbery in Kitimat. On May 18, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Kitimat RCMP received a report of a robbery in progress at a convenience store attached to ...
May 19, 2021
Steps taken for the new hospital in Dawson Creek
Three candidates have been shortlisted for the request for proposal towards Dawson Creek's new hospital. Northern Health received proposals from four vendors before narrowing it down to three. Followi...
May 18, 2021