Category Archives: News
Meeting being held today for residents in Pinecrest Townhouses
Residents in the Pinecrest Townhouses in Prince Rupert were handed eviction notices nearly a week ago. The notice was given to more than 35 families and it has people worried about their futures havin...
Mar 05, 2020
Rough weather forces ferry cancellations
Rough weather in the North Coast region has forced BC Ferries to cancel sailings Thursday and Friday. Reserved ustomers scheduled for the Northern Expedition's route between the Central Coast, Prince ...
Mar 05, 2020
Wind gusts of up to 100 km/h expected to hit the North Coast, Haida Gwaii
Wind warnings are in effect for the B.C. North Coast and Haida Gwaii as a frontal system is expected to bring blustery conditions. Southeast winds of 80 to 100 km/h are expected to develop Wednesday n...
Mar 04, 2020
Phone scammers using caller ID spoofing to fool victims
Fort St John Mounties say a new phone scam has been making the rounds in the region. Police say the caller identifies themself as police or a Service Canada agent working with police and then goes on ...
Mar 04, 2020
Prince George RCMP investigating report of sexual assault
The Prince George RCMP are investigating a sexual assault that is believed to have taken place in the community. On Feb. 24th, the Prince George RCMP began an investigation into a reported sexu...
Mar 04, 2020
Northern Development announces funding for projects in the north
Northern Development announced the approval of $1.4 million for eight projects in its service region. The projects receiving funding include: Prince Rupert Curling Club upgrades, renovations to the Ta...
Mar 04, 2020
Enbridge remains committed to improving pipeline safety
Enbridge released a response regarding the report on a natural gas pipeline incident. Since the Shelley incident, Enbridge has completed a comprehensive pipeline integrity program on its natural gas p...
Mar 04, 2020
Report released on pipeline rupture and fire near Prince George
A report has been released today regarding a pipeline rupture in Prince George that led to a fire. The report found that stress corrosion cracking led to the pipe rupturing. There were deficiencies in...
Mar 04, 2020
Remains identified as missing Quesnel man
Remains found on the shore of the Fraser River have been identified as missing person Darryl Leblanc Jr. of Quesnel. On Feb 25. a hiker on the shore of the Fraser River reported finding human remains....
Mar 03, 2020
Prince George RCMP searching for wanted man
Prince George RCMP are trying to locate a wanted man. Mitchell William Boreland is wanted on a Family Maintenance Act warrant after failing to attend court. RCMP are asking for the public's help in fi...
Mar 02, 2020