Category Archives: News
BCCDC updates regional Covid-19 data
The BCCDC has updated their Covid-19 numbers for the week of February 28 to March 6. The numbers in Prince George have continued to dip seeing 19 cases during this period. Prince Rupert however, saw a...
Mar 11, 2021
Funding from the Prince Rupert Port Authority helps build a new bike track in Terrace
A partnership between Prince Rupert Port Authority's Community Investment Fund and the Terrace Off Road Cycling Association is helping bring the track to Terrace. The track is located in the heart of ...
Mar 10, 2021
City of Quesnel Council approves 2.5 per cent tax increase
Residents of Quesnel can expect a small tax increase in the coming year. Originally an increase of 4.6 per cent was proposed however Quesnel City Council recently approved an increase of 2.5 per cent....
Mar 10, 2021
One man in custody following alleged assault with a metal chain
Terrace RCMP responded to a report of an assault with a heavy-duty metal chain. In the evening of February 22, RCMP responded to a report of a possibly impaired driver near Munroe St.. In a press rele...
Mar 10, 2021
Prince Rupert and Port Edward residents to be vaccinated
Northern Health along with the Provincial Health Officer have jointly approved a whole-community approach to immunizing residents of Prince Rupert. This means that beginning on Friday, March 12, resid...
Mar 09, 2021
B.C. Assembly of First Nations launches vaccine PSA
The B.C. Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) has released a vaccination PSA. BCAFN has launched a campaign aimed at reducing vaccine hesitancy. The "Protecting Our People" PSA launched yesterday. The vi...
Mar 09, 2021
B.C. Government warning of potential zebra mussels in moss balls
The B.C. Government is encouraging anyone who has moss balls in their aquarium to inspect the plant for invasive zebra mussels. The highly invasive species has reportedly been found in a number of loc...
Mar 09, 2021
Flights set to resume to Prince Rupert
Some good news for residents of Prince Rupert as Air Canada is set to return flights to and from Vancouver. Airport Manager Rick Leach shared the news today saying that flights will resume to YPR. Ser...
Mar 09, 2021
Indigenous Health Today holding Virtual Town Hall
A Virtual Town Hall will be held on March 9 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. talking about innovations enabling Indigenous Elder-led cultural care. The virtual town hall will be moderated by Cassidy Carbon and w...
Mar 08, 2021
Northern Health update on Covid-19 outbreak at Brucejack Mine
Northern Health has provided an update regarding the Covid-19 outbreak at the Pretium Resources Brucejack Mine. There have been 51 total laboratory-confirmed cases that are associated with the outbrea...
Mar 08, 2021