Category Archives: News
Macleans Magazine ranks UBC as one of the best small universities
The University of Northern B.C. retains its spot as one of the best small universities. In the annual Maclean's magazine rankings of Canadian Universities UNBC ranked fifth. The rankings reflect the s...
Oct 08, 2020
New Waste Management Strategy to bring the Distrcit of Kitimat's waste system into the 21st century
The District of Kitimat has put together a new Solid Waste Management Strategy and Action Plan, which is intended as a road map for bringing the waste system into the 21st century. Mayor Germuth expla...
Oct 08, 2020
The B.C. NDP have released their platform for this upcoming election
Some of the election promises from a re-elected NDP would include a one time direct deposit of up to $1000 to families and $500 to single people. They would also create a new Recovery Investment Fund ...
Oct 07, 2020
September passenger numbers at Northwest Regional Airport released
The passenger numbers for September at the Northwest Regional Airport have been released. The continuous growth and resurgence of people flying has come to a stagnation. There were 14,342 passengers l...
Oct 07, 2020
Restaurants Canada calls on B.C.'s next government to support the food service industry
Restaurants Canada is calling on B.C.'s next government to support the food service recovery. They are urging all parties seeking the top spot to adopt recommendations in helping the province's restau...
Oct 07, 2020
Recipients of the twelfth annual Indigenous Business Award were announced
Yesterday, the Awardees of the twelfth annual Indigenous Business Award were announced by the B.C. achievement foundation. The Awardees will be celebrated in a series of digital campaigns and films ho...
Oct 06, 2020
Update released on early morning Prince Rupert Fire
Prince Rupert Fire Rescue has released a statement regarding the fire in the downtown core this morning. Prince Rupert Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the rear of 659 2nd Av...
Oct 06, 2020
Nisga'a teacher receives Prime Ministers award
A teacher at a Nisga'a elementary school has received a Prime Ministers award. Dianna Rai, a Kindergarten to grade 7 teacher at Alvin A. McKay Elementary School is the recipient of the award. The Nisg...
Oct 06, 2020
Crews battle fire in Prince Rupert
A fire broke out in the downtown core in Prince Rupert. Firefighters have successfully rescued one victim from the second floor upon arrival, currently all occupants are accounted for. 3rd Ave west is...
Oct 06, 2020
Funding has been made available for charities supporting the Covid-19 response
The Prince George Community Foundation today announced it will be providing $131,840 to support local charities in Prince George and around the region responding to COVID-19. This is part of an ongoin...
Oct 05, 2020