Category Archives: News
More access to literacy programs for adults across B.C.
More than 700,000 British Columbians are estimated to have significant literacy challenges. The government is investing $2.4 million to be shared among 94 community adult literacy programs. Post secon...
Sep 10, 2019
Terrace Man wanted on arrest warrant
The terrace RCMP is requesting the public's help in locating a man wanted on arrest warrants. Dillion Loehndorf is wanted for obstruction and breaching release conditions. He is described as 5'10 ft, ...
Sep 09, 2019
BC Federation of Labour wraps up Prince Rupert conference
About 200 labour leaders and workers gathered in Prince Rupert over the weekend as the BC Federation of Labour held its annual regional conference. Billed as "The Future of Work", the gathering focuse...
Sep 09, 2019
RCMP arrest two men for Port Edward B&E
Two Prince Rupert men are facing charges after a reported break and enter in Port Edward last Thursday. RCMP were able to intercept a vehicle near Galloway Rapids and Highway 16 after a call from an a...
Sep 09, 2019
Belgian man thought to be missing kayaker
The hunt for a missing kayaker in northern B.C. may be a for a Belgian man A woman who says she is the sister of 28 year old Roman Qunhen has taken to social media asking for tips on his whereabouts. ...
Sep 09, 2019
Two billion dollars in compensation to be awarded to Indigenous youth
Nearly four years after the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found clear discrimination by the federal government, a ruling on compensation has been issued. The ruling awards $2 billion in compensation ...
Sep 06, 2019
Coast Mountain College Student Housing Investment
Coast Mountain College student housing is in for a change. Thursday, the provincial government announced it will be investing $18.7 million to construct newer student housing. The college serves 34 di...
Sep 06, 2019
Prince Rupert mayor hopeful Alaska ferry service can be saved
Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain says he believes a solution can be found to keep Alaska ferries coming to the city. The Alaska government announced earlier this week that the Alaska Marine Highway Syste...
Sep 06, 2019
Coast Mountain College to add second mobile trades training unit
Coast Mountain College is expanding mobile trades training with help from the federal government. Ottawa announced $1.3 million dollars toward a second mobile classroom in addition to over $700,000 in...
Sep 06, 2019
Nazko and Baker Creek Enhancement Society receive habitat restoration funding
The Cariboo will share in money announced for salmon habitat restoration and conservation projects. The Baker Creek Enhancement Society and Nazko Forest Nation will work together to restore critical h...
Sep 05, 2019 Photo Kevin Cass