Category Archives: News
Ed Harrison wins Trustee Electoral Area 2 by-election
The official results for the by-election for Trustee Electoral Area 2 for Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 are in. Cathy Jackson, Chief Election Officer made the announcement that...
Mar 08, 2021
B.C. Government moving ahead with two planned tax changes
The B.C. Government will go ahead with two planned tax changes that were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tax changes will go into effect on April 1 and will include the elimination of the pr...
Mar 08, 2021
Phase 2 of B.C.'s Immunization plan has begun
Phase 2 of B.C.'s Immunization plan has begun today. Northern Health is inviting seniors aged 90 and older, and Indigenous peoples aged 65 and older, to book an appointment for a free Covid-19 vaccine...
Mar 08, 2021
Quesnel RCMP investigating a suspicious incident near a school
Quesnel RCMP are investigating a suspicious incident that happened near a school. RCMP are trying to identify the driver of a red SUV who appeared to be calling two teenagers to his vehicle with hand ...
Mar 08, 2021
Northern Health warning of potential Covid-19 exposure in Prince Rupert
Northern Health is warning of possible exposure to Covid-19 at North Coast Transition Society's Crane's Cross Shelter. The potential exposure took place between February 22 and 24. Public Health Offic...
Mar 05, 2021
Funding announced to help northern arts organizations
The B.C. Government announced funding to help arts and culture organizations in the North. The $400,000 in funding is coming through the B.C. Government's StrongerBC plan. Organizations can use the fu...
Mar 05, 2021
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs releases statement of resignation of former Terrace Councilor
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs has released a statement regarding the resignation of former Terrace councilor Jessica McCallum-Miller. In a statement the Union says," Jessica should not have to fight...
Mar 05, 2021
B.C. Assembly of First Nations holds online Special Chiefs Assembly
The B.C. Assembly of First Nations has finished their 17th annual Special Chiefs Assembly. The assembly concluded yesterday with speakers that include, Grace Dove, actress/director, on the first day a...
Mar 05, 2021
No tsunami threat to B.C. following earthquake near New Zealand
There is no Tsunami threat to B.C. following an earthquake near New Zealand. An 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand prompting Emergency Info B.C.'s assessm...
Mar 04, 2021
Provincial Government extends deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Program
One of the main requirements has also been lowered to ensure that more businesses are eligible for the grant. The time to apply has been changed from March 31 to August 31. The requirement has been ad...
Mar 04, 2021