Category Archives: News
Two suspects identified in connection with arson on Morice Forest Service Road
Houston RCMP have identified two suspects in connection with an arson on a cabin on the Morice Forest Service road. The fire was originally reported to the B.C. RCMP Community - Industry Response Grou...
Aug 19, 2020
Prince George RCMP arrest man after windows were smashed
Earlier this morning the Prince George RCMP received a report of a man smashing windows at businesses located in the Parkwood Mall complex near 15th Ave and Victoria St. The customers and staff shelte...
Aug 19, 2020
RCMP searching for missing woman
The Fort St. John RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman. On Aug. 17, RCMP were notified that Michelle Gleeson was considered missing after her mother had last spoken to her...
Aug 19, 2020
Provincial government announces extension of crisis supplement
The province is extending the provincial temporary crisis supplement. This applies to people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors during the pandemic. However, this only applies t...
Aug 18, 2020
Search and Rescue crews assist people trapped by landslide east of Prince Rupert
Three separate landslides closed down Work Channel Rd. from Highway 16 and trapped people on the other side. On Saturday Aug. 15, late in the morning, Prince Rupert RCMP responded to a call of a lands...
Aug 18, 2020
Gitxaala Ferry Committee awards contract for new vessel
The Gitxaala Ferry Committee has announced that they are awarding a contract to design the new Gitxaala Nation Ferry to 3GA Marine Ltd. Requests for proposals for both parts of the project closed on M...
Aug 18, 2020
Nisga'a Nation mourns the passing of Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell
The Nisga'a Nation has announced the passing of Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell. Dr. Gosnell passed away peacefully at his home in New Aiyansh after a long battle with cancer. He was a hereditary Nisga'a Ch...
Aug 18, 2020
Water Quality Advisory issued for Prince Rupert
A Water Quality Advisory has been issued for the City of Prince Rupert. Northern Health recommends that children, pregnant women, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems drink boiled wate...
Aug 17, 2020
Mudslide north of Bell 2 closes Highway 37
Highway 37 is closed 32 km north of Bell 2 due to a mudslide. Currently there is no detour available. The alternative route to travel is via Prince George. An update won't be available until 1 p.m. to...
Aug 17, 2020
Arsonists target Wet'suwet'en cabin
This past Saturday a cabin belonging to Chief Gisday'wa was burned to the ground by unknown arsonists. The arson took place two days after the Houston Today ran a front page story that included photos...
Aug 17, 2020