Category Archives: News
Smithers receives first doses of vaccine
Smithers has received its first Covid-19 vaccine shipments. The first vaccination clinic was held on January 22 for long-term care residents, staff at Bulkley Lodge and staff, physicians and paramedic...
Jan 25, 2021
Premier releases statement on one year since first Covid-19 case in Canada
One year ago today the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in Canada. In a statement premier John Horgan said, "Over the past year, British Columbians, like people around the world, have faced challenge...
Jan 25, 2021
Terrace RCMP have issued a ticket for violating Covid-19 measures
In the evening of January 15, RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance on Queensway Dr. in Thornhill. Police went to the scene and spoke with a man who advised them he resided there with his elderl...
Jan 25, 2021
Northern Health reports Covid-19 school exposure events
Prince Rupert Middle School recorded an exposure event between January 12th to 13th. Houston Secondary School had an exposure event between January 13th to 15th. Parkside Secondary School in Terrace h...
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First immunization clinic announced in Atlin
Northern Health along with the First Nations Health Authority and the Government of Yukon are announcing the first Covid-19 immunization clinics in Atlin. They're currently scheduled for January 27th ...
Jan 22, 2021
B.C. unveils Covid-19 immunization plan
It is divided into four steps with phase one having begun in December. Phase one, staff, residents and essential visitors are being vaccinated in long-term care or assisted living facility. Along with...
Jan 22, 2021
Funding announced to help bring a new gymnastics facility to Prince Rupert
The funding is coming through the Community Gaming Grants. Since 2017, the capital project sector has helped 285 not-for-profit organizations in 92 communities buy equipment and make renovations essen...
Jan 22, 2021
Prince Rupert Fire Rescue responds to boat fire
At 7:45 a.m. Prince Rupert Fire Rescue was dispatched to a report of a boat fire located at the Fairview marina in Prince Rupert. Crews arrived and found a large fire coming from a commercial crab ves...
Jan 22, 2021
Premier urged to bring Covid-19 vaccine to Nisga'a Nation
The Nisga'a Lisims Government is urging the premiers office and public health officials to bring the Covid-19 vaccine to the region. Eva Clayton, President of the Nisga'a Nation said in an interview t...
Jan 21, 2021
Funding announced to help sports organizations in the North
Twenty-two community sport organizations in the North will receive financial support form the Province's $1.5 million local support relief fund. The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on man...
Jan 21, 2021