Category Archives: News
RCMP searching for suspect in Prince Rupert robbery
A woman was attacked and robbed of her purse on 9th Ave. in Prince Rupert. Late last night police were called to a report of a robbery in the 200 block of 2nd Ave. The suspect fled the scene and was l...
Feb 26, 2020
Road closure in effect as crews repair Prince Rupert watermain break
The City of Prince Rupert is advising drivers of a road closure. The bottom section of McBride Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue will be closed Wednesday as crews repair a major watermain break. Traff...
Feb 25, 2020
RCMP looking for meat thief
Fort St John Mounties are hoping someone can help them take a bite out of crime; a meat theft to be more specific. RCMP say an unknown male made off with a large amount of meats, some cheese, and ice ...
Feb 25, 2020
LNG CEO releases letter regarding progress of the project
In a letter released yesterday, Peter Zebedee, CEO of LNG Canada is reassuring Canadians that they are continuing to hit critical construction milestones. This is currently the second year of construc...
Feb 25, 2020
RCMP make arrests as blockade is dismantled in New Hazelton
At the request of CN rail, the Hazelton RCMP came to assist CN police services after at least two dozen protesters blockaded the CN rail tracks west of New Hazelton. The RCMP arrested a total of 14 in...
Feb 25, 2020
Slowdowns on highway 16 west of Terrace
A semi has rolled over on Highway 16 at Kwinitsa. Emergency services are on the scene of the crash. You can expect some delays as crews work to move the truck and remedy the situation. On DriveBC webc...
Feb 25, 2020
Prince Rupert reveals 2020 budget
Prince Rupert residents got to take a first look at the upcoming 2020 budget at last nights council meeting. The proposed budget would see an increase to the paving budget to $1 million this year. The...
Feb 25, 2020
Gitxsan shut down Highway 16 after arrests at rail blockade near New Hazelton
Police have arrested some members of the Gitxsan Nation near New Hazelton. RCMP moved in Monday night after Gitxsan members re-erected a blockade of the nearby CN rail line earlier in the day. The blo...
Feb 24, 2020
More funding announced to better protect communities from flooding
Local and regional governments in 18 communities have been approved to get their share of a $12 million emergency preparedness fund to support structural flood mitigation projects. These 18 communitie...
Feb 24, 2020
UNBC president will end his second term early
Lee Ongman, Chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Northern British Columbia, reported that Dr. Daniel Weeks has announced his decision to end his second term as President earlier than a...
Feb 21, 2020