Category Archives: News
B.C.'s state of emergency extended for another two weeks
The B.C. government has extended the state of emergency in the province as the battle against Covid-19 continues. The state of emergency has now been extended until the end of the day on Tuesday, Aug....
Jul 22, 2020
Additional sustainable funding announced for search and rescue groups
The B.C. government has announced additional funding for search and rescue groups. Through the budget of 2020, the government is committing $6 million a year beginning in 2022-2023. This funding will ...
Jul 22, 2020
Four people lucky to be alive following wreck west of Quesnel
Four people are lucky to be alive following a truck flipping into the ditch where it became engulfed in flames near Nazko B.C. On July 19, early in the afternoon Quesnel RCMP responded to a single veh...
Jul 21, 2020
Terrace RCMP seize drugs, weapons and cash during traffic stop
A complaint about an erratic driver led to the seizing of drugs, cash and weapons. On July 17, late in the evening, a Terrace police officer was on Lakelse Ave. when he was approached about a vehicle ...
Jul 21, 2020
All Health Regions see Covid-19 case increase in today's Provincial update
Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry gave their update on Covid-19. Today's update was on the last three reporting periods including, Friday to Saturday, Saturday ...
Jul 20, 2020
Province implements vaping action plan
The province is implementing a provincial vaping plan, which was originally announced in Nov. 2019. The regulations restrict the content, flavour, packaging, advertising and sale of vapour products in...
Jul 20, 2020
City of Quesnel and Urban Systems Ltd. named Gold Winners
The City of Quesnel and Urban Systems Ltd. have been named the Gold Winner for Excellence in Planning Practice for small and rural towns. The Planning Institute of British Columbia named Quesnel and U...
Jul 20, 2020
Council of the Haida Nation updates emergency measures following positive Covid-19 case
The Council of the Haida Nation updates has updated their emergency measures following a positive case of Covid-19 on the island. All the people that may have come into contact with the confirmed case...
Jul 20, 2020
Controlled spilling taking place in Fort St. John
B.C. Hydro has announced some controlled spilling will be going on in Fort St. John. Controlled spilling is considered a normal part of operations and is designed for the safe and controlled release o...
Jul 20, 2020
B.C. Hydro confirms positive Covid-19 test at Site C work camp
B.C. Hydro says a person at the Site C work camp near Fort St. John has tested positive for Covid-19. A statement from the organization says the worker arrived from Alberta on Monday the worker immedi...
Jul 17, 2020