Category Archives: News

CRD launches Cariboo Chilcotin regional labour market study
What are the labour gaps and future job needs for the Cariboo? The Cariboo Regional District has launched two surveys to find out. The CRD has been connecting with businesses in-person over the summer...
Rob Young Sep 13, 2019

Conrad Elementary opens new playground
Prince Rupert children have a new place to play that's accessible to all. Conrad Elementary School held the grand opening of its new playground Thursday. The project features new, fully accessible pla...
Craig Ellis Sep 13, 2019

Prince George RCMP uncover major property crime cache
RCMP have uncovered a trove of property believed to be stolen from Prince George, Vanderhoof, and Quesnel. Prince George Mounties discovered seven stolen vehicles, ATVs, and other equipment when they ...
Craig Ellis Sep 13, 2019

BC Hydro still trying to trace source of northern B.C. blackout
BC Hydro says lightning is the likely cause of a blackout that affected a widespread area of northern B.C. Wednesday night. But officials say they still don't know where the lightning hit or what equi...
Craig Ellis Sep 12, 2019

RCMP arrest man after credit card stolen
Terrace RCMP arrested a man following a string of frauds involving a stolen credit card. Investigators say a woman reported her wallet stolen from a vehicle on Loen Avenue Sunday. Soon after, she star...
Craig Ellis Sep 12, 2019

Controlled burns scheduled near 100 Mile House
Residents near 100 Mile House may see some smoke and flames over the next few month and a half. The BC Wildfire Service says crews are planning to burn piles of woody debris in two areas southeast of ...
Craig Ellis Sep 12, 2019

Pile Burning near Quesnel Lake
The B.C. wildfire service has plans to burn wood debris on the southern shore of Quesnel Lake. Officials say the work is part of a project to help reduce wildfire risks. Crews will remove trees deemed...
Rob Young Sep 11, 2019

First Nations Leadership Council welcomes bringing into force of Bill C-92
Federal legislation recognizing First Nations jurisdiction over children and families will take effect next year. BC First Nations are welcoming the announcement that Bill C-92 will come into full for...
Rob Young Sep 11, 2019

Northern Health warns of needle-free filler treatments
B.C. health authorities are issuing a warning to those looking to get filler treatments done. Northern Health says no needle-free filler treatments have been approved for use by Health Canada. This ty...
Rob Young Sep 11, 2019

CN Hosting Emergency Response Training with Kitsumkalum
How do you deal with an oil spill on the Skeena River? That's what personnel from CN, the Kitsumkalum First Nation, CN contractors, and others are practicing this week. Participants spent a day in the...
Rob Young Sep 11, 2019