Category Archives: News
WorkSafeBC warning workers and employers about the dangers of heat stress
As temperatures begin to rise across the province WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers about the risks of developing heat stress while working. Heat stress occurs when your internal temperatu...
Jul 28, 2020
Nisga'a Lisims Government is celebrating a court decision affirming treaty rights
The Nisga'a Lisims Government is celebrating a decision made by courts today affirming their nations treaty rights. The appeal was brought by the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs against a 2018 decision by ...
Jul 28, 2020
Two people in hospital following an early morning shooting in Prince George
Early this morning RCMP received multiple reports of a disturbance near the 2200 block of Victoria St. Officers went to the scene and located an adult male and an adult female with what officers belie...
Jul 28, 2020
B.C. Hydro data shows public electric vehicle charging is rebounding
Some new data released by B.C. Hydro shows that the use of electric vehicle charging stations has rebounded since Covid-19 restrictions were eased. In February, before the pandemic began, there were m...
Jul 27, 2020
One man facing murder charges after remains of missing woman found near Fort St. John
RCMP have arrested a man after finding the remains of a woman who was reported missing two weeks ago near Fort St. John. In a press release RCMP say Sarah Foord, 38, was reported missing on July 10. T...
Jul 27, 2020
Northern Health declares Covid-19 community outbreak on Haida Gwaii
Northern Health has declared a Covid-19 community outbreak on Haida Gwaii. Northern Health has confirmed a total of 13 cases on Haida Gwaii. Of those 12 of the cases are considered active and epidemio...
Jul 24, 2020
Skeena Region getting new highway maintenance contractor
As of July 27 Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. will assume highway maintenance in the Skeena region. The region includes provincial roadways in and around Terrace and Kitimat, including highways 113...
Jul 24, 2020
First Nations Leadership Council calls for withdrawal of Clean Energy Amendment Act
The First Nations Leadership Council is requesting that B.C. withdraw Bill 17, the 2020 Clean Energy Amendment Act, pending sufficient consultation and consent by B.C. First Nations. The proposed Clea...
Jul 24, 2020
A new roundtable has been created to help tackle racism in schools
The newly created roundtable will help support the development of an anti-racism action plan and to strengthen the K-12 curriculum, ensuring the culture, beliefs and ancestry of all students and staff...
Jul 24, 2020
Funding announced to support more clean energy projects in northern and First Nations communities
The province is investing in seven clean energy projects in First Nations, northern and rural communities. The Community Energy Leadership Program supports local governments through investments for, b...
Jul 24, 2020