Category Archives: News
A low-interest program announced for British Columbians looking to switch to energy effecient heating systems
British Columbians will now have more access to effecient heating pumps. For those looking to switch from fossil fuel-based heating systems they can now do so through low interest financing. Bruce Ral...
Jun 29, 2020
Williams Lake RCMP searching for missing woman
The Williams Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman. Kari-Ann Welch was last seen two weeks ago when she left her residence in Williams Lake, she may have been headed t...
Jun 29, 2020
Stand-off in the community of Gitsegukla ends safely
Early Saturday morning, New Hazelton RCMP were called to a residence for a report of an assault. It involves a man who was determined to be breaching court-impose conditions for similar offences. When...
Jun 29, 2020
First Nations Health Authority data shows First Nations faired better than the rest of the province during pandemic
The First Nations Health Authority has released some data regarding Covid-19, showing that it has faired better than the rest of the province in regards to the pandemic. The Covid-19 testing database,...
Jun 26, 2020
Funding announced to help save whitebark pine in the Skeena Region
The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) has announced $9.2 million in funding to support more than 180 individual wildlife, freshwater fish, and habitat conservation projects across British C...
Jun 26, 2020
Severe thundestorm watch in effect for the Cariboo
A severe thunderstorm watch is currently in effect for the Cariboo including Quesnel and Williams Lake. Conditions are currently favourable for a severe thunderstorm and it could bring strong winds, l...
Jun 26, 2020
B.C. and Yukon border set to reopen
The decision comes as B.C. begins phase 3 of its reopening plan. There hasn't been a case reported in the Yukon since Apr. 20. Residents travelling to the Yukon from B.C. will no longer need to self-i...
Jun 26, 2020
Terrace RCMP investigating sudden death
Terrace RCMP are investigating after finding a deceased man on Ferry Island Wednesday night. At around 11:30 p.m. on Jun. 24, RCMP responded to a report of a missing person at the campground. Accordin...
Jun 25, 2020
B.C. enters phase 3 of its restart plan
B.C. is now entering phase 3 of its restart plan. The announcement came yesterday from Premier John Horgan. Horgan also notes, "As we carefully turn up the dial on our activity, we can now look to tra...
Jun 25, 2020
Improvements coming for pedestrian and cycling infrastucture in the north
Six northern communities will benefit from new and improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. This project is made possible through the Province's Active Transportation Grants program. It will al...
Jun 24, 2020