Category Archives: News
New survey data shows businesses adapting to "paradoxical" phase the pandemic
The second wave of the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions has been released and shows new insights into how businesses are dealing with Covid-19. This wave of data shows that businesses are beginn...
Jul 14, 2020
No injuries reported following report of shots being fired in Williams Lake
Yesterday, Williams Lake RCMP responded to a report of shots being fired in the direction of a home in the 6100 Block of Guide Rd. The 9-1-1 call reported hearing a disturbance prior to the gun shots....
Jul 14, 2020
Quesnel RCMP investigating extensive damage to bridge following hit and run
The Quesnel RCMP are investigating after a hit and run caused major traffic slowdowns and extensive damage to the Quesnel River Bridge. Late yesterday morning a northbound transport truck hit the brid...
Jul 14, 2020
Launch of Indigenous language app sees large success
A new Indigenous language app, designed by Prince Rupert resident Brendan Eshom is seeing a surge of popularity. It was launched over the weekend and its surge in popularity saw it land on the Apple A...
Jul 13, 2020
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council releases statement on growing concerns of Covid-19 in remote communities
Concerns over Covid-19 continue in remote First Nations communities. Concerns in remote First Nations grow as B.C. begins phase 3 of its restart plan. Phase 3 was launched without consultation or cons...
Jul 13, 2020
Nisga'a Fisheries and Wildlife announces salmon fishing closure
The Nisga'a government has put a pair of closures into effect for salmon fishing. The government has been tracking Chinook and Sockeye. As of July 7, 31,785 Sockeye have passed the fish wheels with 35...
Jul 13, 2020
Prince George RCMP arrest assault suspect
Early Wednesday afternoon Prince George RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a retail store on the 400 block of Dominion St. A store representative confronted a female shoplifter who was attemp...
Jul 10, 2020
Important Dawson Creek crossing replaced with new bridge
Rolla Road bridge maintenance in Dawson Creek has now been completed. The bridge maintenance and road alignment was done to help ensure safety on the bridge, especially during future flood events. The...
Jul 10, 2020
Finance Minister Carole James gives update on job numbers in B.C.
Finance Minister Carole James spoke today regarding the latest numbers by Statistics Canada regarding the June Labour Force Survey. In June the number of employed people rose by 118,000 which is a 5.4...
Jul 10, 2020
Website and survey to be launched to help identify the extent of racism in health care
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond spoke today regarding the investigation into claims that a racist gambling game was happening in a B.C. hospital. The game involved health-care staff betting on the blo...
Jul 09, 2020