Category Archives: News
The Province expands support to restaurant and tourism sectors
The Province has approved a temporary wholesale pricing model that will allow liquor licensees to purchase beer, wine and spirits at a reduced cost. The pricing will be in place until Mar. 31, 2021, i...
Jun 16, 2020
New tool launched to help Cannabis producers move into legal market
Cannabis producers in B.C. will now have an easier time entering the legal market. The Cannabis Production Regulatory Navigator has been created to help prospective cultivators and work their way thro...
Jun 16, 2020
New funding announced to help support healthier wild salmon stocks in the Northwest
A joint provincial and federal investment through the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF) is providing over $ 1.2 million to two projects in the Northwest. These projects ...
Jun 16, 2020
Expanded fuel data collection taking place over the summer
As gas prices around B.C. continue to be an issue the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Bruce Ralston has released a statement on the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) expanding fuel p...
Jun 15, 2020
Rainfall warnings still in effect for North Peace River and Fort Nelson
Rainfall warnings remain in effect today for the B.C. North Peace River and Fort Nelson. A low pressure system over Alberta will continue to deliver rain to these areas. Communities in the North Peace...
Jun 15, 2020
Independent Investigation launched following death of a First Nations man in New Brunswick
The Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council (NTC) has denounced the actions of RCMP following the shooting of Rodney Levi on Friday night. The Tribal Council says it stands with Chief Bill ward of the Metepenag...
Jun 15, 2020
Prince Rupert Small business Task Force launches resident travel survey
The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Prince Rupert and the City of Prince Rupert's Economic Development Office are launching a new survey to collect information about Prince Rup...
Jun 12, 2020
B.C. Hydro report shows how pandemic effected power usage
A new report by B.C. Hydro has revealed some of the impacts of the pandemic on power usage. The report titled, "Powering the new normal: How Covid-19 has changed British Columbians' daily habits and e...
Jun 12, 2020
Funding announced to help Indigenous businesses hit by pandemic
The Government of Canada is taking further action to support Indigenous businesses as well as the Indigenous Tourism Industry. Many of the 30,000 Indigenous businesses in Canada are small to medium si...
Jun 11, 2020
RCMP reminding motorists to slow down in school zones
The Terrace RCMP are reminding drivers that school is still in session and to slow down. Schools currently back in session in a staggered approach. Crystal Evelyn, community Policing Constable said th...
Jun 11, 2020