Category Archives: News
Northern Health reports more Covid-19 school exposures
In School District 57, Heritage Elementary School reported an exposure event between January 20th and the 22nd. In Terrace Uplands Elementary School had exposure between January 19th and the 21st. As ...
Jan 28, 2021 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health
Local State of Emergency lifted in the Nisga'a Nation
The state of emergency was originally put into place on January 12th and it expired at midnight on January 26th. The Nisga'a Emergency Preparedness Committee has determined that the extension of the s...
Jan 27, 2021
RCMP investigating vehicle stunt
Prince George RCMP are investigating following a viral video from the college heights area. The video which was shared more than 2700 times depicts a dark coloured, four-door sedan driving through the...
Jan 27, 2021
Virtual candidates forum planned for Kitsumkalum election
Kitsumkalum will be holding a candidates forum for the upcoming election. With Covid-19 still in the forefront of everyone's mind the forum has gone virtual. Candidates participation is optional but t...
Jan 27, 2021
First vaccines administered in Quesnel
The Quesnel area received its first Covid-19 vaccines this week. On Tuesday, 91 residents at Dunrovin Park Lodge were immunized. There will also be additional clinics for assisted living residents and...
Jan 27, 2021
Driver escapes with minor injuries following truck crash
A small amount of diesel fuel spilled into Cuisson Creek after a transport truck left the highway near Quesnel. At approximately 8:45 am, a transport truck was travelling south on Highway 96 near Chur...
Jan 26, 2021
People can calculate upcoming savings with improved online tool
ICBC has improved an online tool that provides customers an estimate of how much they may save when renewing their vehicle insurance. The estimator will help people understand what the upcoming premiu...
Jan 26, 2021
Key findings from airport survey released
Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce have released a report from a survey regarding the local airport. Some of the key findings include a massive drop in travel amidst Covid-19 restrictions....
Jan 26, 2021
New report finds contamination issues at closed Babine Lake Mines
A new report released today by researchers with SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Lake Babine Nation outlines major deficiencies in government regulations and monitoring related t...
Jan 26, 2021
Acropolis Manor outbreak continues
The outbreak at the Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert continues. As of today, there is 20 residents and 12 staff members that have tested positive for Covid-19. Screening for all staff and residents co...
Jan 25, 2021 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health