Category Archives: News
Nisga'a Valley Health Authority provides update on Covid-19
The Nisga'a Valley Health Authority has provided an update on Covid-19 case counts. The Health Authority has some good news to report as there are currently no active cases of the virus. There is curr...
Mar 15, 2021
RCMP arrest two following report of stolen vehicle
RCMP in Prince George spotted a stolen vehicle shortly after it had been reported stolen. Just after 9 p.m. on March 11, a frontline member of the Prince George RCMP noticed a vehicle that matched the...
Mar 15, 2021
Nisga'a Nation enters into first agreement towards proposed LNG project
The Nisga'a Nation has entered into a collaborative endeavours agreement into the assessment of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in the Nass area. The announcement was made by President Eva Clay...
Mar 15, 2021
Highway 16 between Terrace and Rupert under travel advisory due to high avalanche risk
A travel advisory is currently in effect between Rainbow Avalanche Gates and Exstew Gate due to a high avalanche hazard. The travel advisory is in effect for 84.9km, that's 21 km east of Prince Rupert...
Mar 12, 2021
Quesnel RCMP arrest one person following attempted robbery
Quesnel RCMP say in a press release that a man suffered several lacerations while attempting to stop a man from stealing items from a local business on Malcom Dr. In Quesnel. At approximately 3:20 p.m...
Mar 12, 2021
Fort Nelson First Nation proceeds with energy project
The Fort Nelson First Nation's development corporation has announced that the Clarke Lake Geothermal Project will be proceeding. The project is likely to be one of the first geothermal electricity fac...
Mar 12, 2021
Northern Health reports more Covid-19 school exposures
Northern Health continues to report Covid-19 school exposures. Between March 1 and 3 Charles Hays Secondary School reported an exposure event. Ecole Roosevelt Park Community School in Prince Rupert re...
Mar 12, 2021
Prince Rupert Covid-19 vaccination call centre details announced
Northern Health has released details regarding the call centre for Covid-19 vaccinations. Beginning March 12, residents of both Prince Rupert and Port Edward can call 1-866-481-2175 to book an appoint...
Mar 11, 2021
New collaboration expands post-secondary access for students in rural and remote communities
Contact North B.C. is expanding its access for post-secondary students in remote communities. New learning centres in remote northwestern B.C. communities are providing on-site supports and reliable o...
Mar 11, 2021
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