Category Archives: News
NaiKun close to signing offer to develop Hecate Strait wind farm
After years of planning, a proposed wind energy development off Haida Gwaii appears to be picking up speed. NaiKun Wind Energy Group has announced that it has signed an indicative offer with a major c...
Aug 23, 2019
Province funds northern B.C. seniors service programs
The provincial government has announced grants for three northern B.C. community groups to improve seniors wellness. The Smithers Community Services Association, Dawson Creek Society for Community Liv...
Aug 23, 2019
Southern Dakelh Nation Alliance and B.C. mark first year of Hubulhsooninats'Uhoot'alh
A group of Cariboo-area First Nations and the B.C. government say they're making progress toward reconciliation. The Southern Dakelh Nation Alliance (SDNA) is marking the first year of Hubulhsooninats...
Aug 23, 2019
Fort St John RCMP looking for wanted man
Fort St John RCMP are trying to track down a wanted man. The arrest warrants stem from an August 14, 2019 incident that saw the driver of a pickup speed away from police. Police are looking for the al...
Aug 23, 2019
New study suggests Skeena sockeye have declined by 75% since 1913
A new study from Simon Fraser University paints an alarming picture of the decline in Skeena sockeye populations over the last hundred years. Research published Tuesday in Conservation Letters indicat...
Aug 21, 2019
Coast Mountain College appoints interim president
Coast Mountain College has announced an interim president while it searches for a new head. Current president and CEO Ken Burt announced last month that he would be stepping down September 20 after fi...
Aug 21, 2019
Cool, wet weather smothers northwest B.C. fire activity
Cooler temperatures and rain have put a damper on wildfire activity in northwest B.C. The Northwest Fire Centre says crews are demobilizing firefighting equipment and structural protection units in th...
Aug 21, 2019 Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service
Prince Rupert to assess child care needs
The City of Prince Rupert wants to find out more about existing and future child care needs. The City has launched a survey for parents and child care providers in order to develop a draft plan and he...
Aug 21, 2019
Australian firm buys 70% stake in Red Chris mine
An Australian mining giant now has a majority stake in a northwest B.C. mine Under the joint venture partnership, Newcrest mining will have a 70 per cent share in the Red Chris mine while Imperial Met...
Aug 20, 2019 File Photo of Red Chris Mine // Courtesy: Newmont Corporation
Burns Lake RCMP investigating a sexual assault case
Burns Lake RCMP are investigating a report of sexual assault. Investigators say a 15-year-old girl was sitting on a bench at Radley Beach around 11:30 p.m. Thursday August 15 when an unknown man sat d...
Aug 20, 2019