Category Archives: News

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...
Rob Young 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...
Rob Young 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...
Rob Young 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...
Rob Young 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...
Rob Young 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....
Rob Young 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...
Rob Young 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...
Rob Young Jan 25, 2021 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health

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...
Rob Young 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...
Rob Young Jan 25, 2021