Category Archives: News
Northern Health warns of potential Covid-19 exposure in North East B.C.
Northern Health has identified recent events and gatherings in the Prespatou region where individuals may have been exposed to Covid-19. Northern Health has been able to identify the potential exposur...
Aug 28, 2020 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health
45 year old missing man located
Fort St. John RCMP requested the public's help in finding a 45 year old man on Aug. 21 to confirm his wellbeing. The man was located later the same day in Alberta. RCMP would like to thank the public ...
Aug 28, 2020
Terrace tourism feels impacts of Covid-19 pandemic
The pandemic is taking a heavy toll on Terrace area tourism operators. Kermodei Tourism says a survey carried out with the city and the chamber of commerce in July and August found that 30 percent of ...
Aug 28, 2020
Haida Gwaii outbreak declared over
Northern Health's Chief Medical Officer has declared an end to an outbreak on Haida Gwaii. The outbreak was first reported on July 24, and the last of the reported cases came on Aug. 6. Since then, th...
Aug 28, 2020 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health
Prince Rupert Port Authority helps modernize Racquet Club
The Prince Rupert Racquet Centre sees some renovations following an investment from the Prince Rupert Port Authority. Through the Community Investment Fund, the Prince Rupert Racquets Association rece...
Aug 27, 2020
Province announces new funding for social services sector
The province has announced one time funding of $10 million to help B.C.'s community social services sector. Allowing for the sector to build better capacity, support recruitment and retention, while a...
Aug 27, 2020
A new supportive housing project is coming to Lower Post
A partnership between the Province, through B.C. Housing, and the Daylu Dena Council is bringing a new Indigenous housing project for women and children experiencing homelessness to Lower Post. The ne...
Aug 27, 2020
Prince Rupert RCMP arrest man wanted for 2017 bank robbery
The Prince Rupert RCMP have arrested a wanted man in connection to a bank robbery from 2017. Yesterday, RCMP arrested Prince Rupert resident Stephen Glover near the Fairview Docks in Prince Rupert as ...
Aug 27, 2020
Registration begins soon for the upcoming school year in Prince Rupert
Schools are set to return in September. Registration is coming up soon for schools in the Prince Rupert area. Port Edward Elementary will be opening for registration from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sept....
Aug 26, 2020
Confirmed Covid-19 case at Sitka Lodge
A case of Covid-19 has been confirmed at the Sitka Lodge in Kitimat. The confirmation came in this morning. Prevention measures were put into place and the guest has been transferred directly to an is...
Aug 26, 2020