Category Archives: News
RCMP investigating break in at mausoleum
On Monday, Prince George RCMP received a report of a break & enter to the mausoleum at the Prince George Cemetery. Initial indications were that one or more persons smashed a window to the buildin...
Mar 12, 2020
Smithers closes municipal facilities over COVID-19 concerns, says town hall will remain open for now
The Town of Smithers has closed most municipal office facilities over concerns about COVID-19. A news release issued Thursday afternoon says the Town is enacting the measures for what it says is in th...
Mar 12, 2020
Gathering Our Voices cancelled due to concerns of Covid-19
The Gathering Our Voices event Secwpemc traditional territory in Kamloops has been cancelled. The decision was made upholding the safety precautions recommended by Provincial Health amid growing conce...
Mar 12, 2020
Out of caution Trudeau goes into self-isolation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife are going into self-isolation following Sophie Trudeau's return from a UK speaking engagement. Sophie was experiencing mild flu-like symptoms. In a Facebook ...
Mar 12, 2020
Kitimat transit services returning to full strength March 16
Bus riders in Kitimat will be able to rely on full transit services by next week. BC Transit and Pacific Western Transportation put in service reductions in late January due to a shortage of drivers. ...
Mar 12, 2020
Avalanche control planned for east of Terrace
A note for drivers in the Northwest. Highway 16 will be closed 34 kilometres east of Terrace starting at 10:30 Thursday March 12 for avalanche control. The BC transportation ministry says motorists ca...
Mar 12, 2020
Juno's cancelled due to concerns of Covid-19
The Juno Awards are the latest big event hit by the spread of Covid-19. In a tweet posted today the organizers have expressed their remorse for having to cancel this event. The Canadian Academy of Rec...
Mar 12, 2020
Prince Rupert RCMP make arrest in connection with February 28 home invasion
Prince Rupert RCMP have arrested a man wanted in connection with a home invasion last month. Police are thanking the public for providing tips and information which lead to the arrest. Investigators s...
Mar 11, 2020
Prince Rupert completes final child care assessment and action plan
Following months of public consultation and research Prince Rupert now has a new Child Care Assessment and Action Plan. The intent of the plan is to help inform the Province and local stakeholders abo...
Mar 11, 2020
Williams Lake hoping to build renewable gas plant
The City of Williams Lake is hoping to put some the region's wood fibre to use in a new green energy project. The City is working with B.C.-based Transition Energy Inc. (TEI) to build a plant that wou...
Mar 11, 2020