Category Archives: News

B.C. Hydro releases statement regarding Site C progress report
B.C. Hydro has made a statement following release of its quarterly progress report. The report identified that pandemic related delays have imposed additional cost pressures on the Site C Dam project....
Rob Young Jul 31, 2020

The province and Coastal First Nations sign memorandum of understanding to protect environment and grow local economy
The province has signed a memorandum of understanding with coastal First Nations, an alliance of eight First Nations on the north and central coast and Haida Gwaii. The memorandum was signed to contin...
Rob Young Jul 31, 2020

Water reserves critically low for Alexis Creek
The Cariboo Regional District is asking area residents to conserve their water use. This is to maintain the quality and supply of water to the community. A single water well supplies over 70 household...
Rob Young Jul 31, 2020

B.C. unveils its back to school plan
B.C. has unveiled its plan to support students for getting back to school in this upcoming term. Enhanced safety measures and additional resources will help K to 12 students return to classrooms on Se...
Rob Young Jul 30, 2020

Fort St. John RCMP warn residents about the rising number of phone scams
Fort St. John RCMP are warning people of a phone scam as RCMP see a sudden rise in fraudulent activity. Reports of residents receiving fraudulent calls has been on the rise. Residents are reporting th...
Rob Young Jul 30, 2020

Chetwynd RCMP looking for missing man
Chetwynd RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man who hasn't been seen since Nov. 2019. On Sunday July 12, RCMP in Fort St. John received a missing persons report. An investigat...
Rob Young Jul 30, 2020

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George reminds residents to get firesmart ahead of long weekend
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is reminding area residents to get fire smart ahead of the long weekend. As temperatures continue to rise across the province the risk of wildfires also inc...
Rob Young Jul 30, 2020

6 additional cases confirmed on Haida Gwaii
Northern Health has released an update today on the Covid-19 situation in Haida Gwaii. Through ongoing contact tracing and testing Northern Health has identified six additional lab-confirmed cases rel...
Rob Young Jul 29, 2020 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health

Pool construction begins in downtown Prince George
Pool construction has begun in Prince George, the new modern aquatics facility will be a show piece for the downtown. It will also provide enhanced and accessible aquatics services to residents. Site ...
Rob Young Jul 29, 2020

Funding announced to help fight racism and hate in the north
Funding has been announced to help strengthen anti-hate and anti-racism supports in the north. There are nine new organizations offering Resilience B.C. services in the northern region. Under the Resi...
Rob Young Jul 29, 2020