Category Archives: News
Teachers at UNBC have hit the picket lines
Teachers at the University of Northern British Columbia in Terrace began strike action as of 7 a.m. today. Classes have been cancelled after negotiations broke down. Wages and work conditions have bee...
Nov 07, 2019
Telegraph Creek Road estimated to open Sunday
Debris removal is underway on Telegraph Creek Road, with crews, equipment and geotechnical engineers on site. Work is currently taking place during daylight hours to ensure the safety of the workers. ...
Nov 07, 2019
Missing First Nations woman located
A missing Prince George woman has been found. Yesterday Prince George officers entered a residence on Tamarack St. under the authority of missing persons legislation. Tammy Leah Ann Alexis was located...
Nov 07, 2019
Debris removal begins at rock slide, but Highway 51 remains closed
The community of Telegraph Creek will remain cut off for at least one more night. After a geotechnical survey of the area hit by a rockslide Tuesday, crews have started moving debris from the site 20 ...
Nov 06, 2019
Freezing rain warning issued for areas of northwest B.C.
It could be very icy on some northern B.C. roads and sidewalks by Thursday. Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Bulkley Valley and the Lakes, Stuart-Nechako, and Prince George ar...
Nov 06, 2019
Study reveals high rates of food insecurity for First Nations
The Assembly of First Nations, the University of Ottawa and the University of Montreal released the draft results of the First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study. The study found that rough...
Nov 06, 2019
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine approves 3 year strategy
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) Board has approved a 3 year strategic plan at a board meeting on October 18. The plan provides strategies to guide the Regional Districts's priorities, ...
Nov 06, 2019
Highway 51 to remain closed overnight
The B.C transportation ministry says the only route in and out of Telegraph Creek will remain closed until further notice. A rock slide came down across Highway 51 Tuesday morning east of the communit...
Nov 05, 2019
Prince George RCMP looking for wanted man
The Prince George RCMP are requesting the public's help in finding a wanted man. Ravinesh Jason Sharma of Prince George is wanted for breaching the conditions of his release by failing to abide by his...
Nov 05, 2019
Town of Smithers waiting to hold by-election vote
On November 3 Taylor Bachrach officially gave his resignation from Smithers Council. The town is currently waiting for an announcement on a grant application for the Library-Art Gallery project. It is...
Nov 05, 2019