Category Archives: News
Terrace Mounties offer summer anti-theft tips
Terrace RCMP say that while summer in the Northwest means lots of outdoor fun, there's nothing fun about having your stuff stolen. Police are reminding residents that they see increased thefts this ti...
Jul 25, 2019
First Nations to monitor Cariboo mushroom harvest
First Nations in the Cariboo will be monitoring this year's harvest of a prized mushroom that grows after wildfires.. The Southern Dakelh Nation Alliance is implementing its SDNA Morel Harvest Program...
Jul 25, 2019
Homicide victim named, murder charges laid against teens
RCMP say have identified the man found dead along Highway 37 last week. Charged with 2nd degree murder in the death of 64-year-old Leonard Dyck are 19-year-old Kam McLeod and 18-year-old Bryer Schmege...
Jul 24, 2019
$5.6 billion petrochemical plant planned for Prince George
A Calgary-based company has plans to build a $5.6 billion petrochemical plant in Prince George. West Coast Olefins says it has secured a 300 acre site in the BCR Industrial site for the project which ...
Jul 24, 2019
Prince Rupert RCMP nab excessive speeders
Prince Rupert RCMP have been keeping an eye out for speeders on Ridley Island Road after complaints from the public. Between Monday July 22 and Wednesday July 24, Mounties nabbed two drivers for exces...
Jul 24, 2019
Province says four new bridges complete near Chetwynd
The province says four new bridges along Highway 97 the Peace are complete. The new structures, all located near Chetwynd, were built in response to severe flooding that swept through the region in 20...
Jul 24, 2019 2016 flooding near Chetwynd (Photo Ministry of Transportation)
Full speed ahead for hospital redevelopment in Williams Lake
The B.C. government says it's full speed ahead for the redevelopment of the hospital in Williams Lake. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the province has approved the business plan for the state-of-the-...
Jul 24, 2019
RCMP continue to search for missing Lax Kw'alaams man
Prince Rupert RCMP say they are following up on a number of tips about a missing North Coast man. Lawrence Douglas Maitland was last seen July 17th and 18th pushing his bicycle on Victoria Street in L...
Jul 24, 2019
Missing Alberta couple found safe
Prince Rupert RCMP say an Alberta couple reported missing Tuesday has been found. Investigators say 91-year-old Roderick Giffin and 89-year-old Helen Giffin have been located in St. Albert, Alberta an...
Jul 24, 2019
Plastic pellet facility announced for Prince Rupert port
Construction of a new plastic pellet export facility is underway at the Port of Prince Rupert. Ray-Mont Logistics says the six-million dollar facility will bag Alberta-produced plastic pellets in cont...
Jul 24, 2019