Category Archives: News
Houston RCMP pinned by fire after responding to assault call
RCMP in Houston found themselves surrounded by flames after responding to an assault call this weekend. Initially, police were called out to a residence on Mount Davis Way after a woman reported that ...
Jul 10, 2019
New provincial open burning regulations to come in to effect this fall
New burning rules, intended to improve BC's air quality, will take effect this fall. Open burning is the largest source of fine particulate matter pollution in the province, contributing more than the...
Jul 10, 2019
Auditor General report finds Liquor Distribution Branch not in compliance with government contract policies
A report released by BC's Auditor General today does not shine a favourable light on the province's Liquor Distribution Branch. In their recent audit of the LDB, the Auditor General's Office found a g...
Jul 10, 2019
Town of Smithers announces Alan Harris as new CAO, beginning in August
Smithers is set to welcome a new Chief Administrative Officer to town this August. Through a press release issued this morning, the Town announced that Alan Harris would be taking over the position ne...
Jul 10, 2019
Staffing shortages forces brief weekend closure of emergency services in Ashcroft this weekend
Staffing issues are forcing a weekend closure at yet another hospital in the Interior Health region. Last night, the health authority sent out a statement to residents near Ashcroft, notifying them of...
Jul 10, 2019
Social media post leads Prince George RCMP to a number of stolen items
A social media post from this weekend led RCMP in Prince George to a number of large stolen items. An officer was monitoring social media on Sunday when they came across a photo of a vehicle which had...
Jul 09, 2019
Cariboo Regional District activates Emergency Operations Centre in response to flooding
In response to extreme rainfall and flood warnings, the Cariboo Regional District is activating its Emergency Operations Centre. Some areas in the West Chilcotin are experiencing such high stream flow...
Jul 09, 2019
Federal Bills have those behind massive First Nations-led pipeline showing concern
Those behind a First Nations-led pipeline project more than six times the size of the Trans Mountain Pipeline are seeking clarity from the federal government. With the passing of two recent bills whic...
Jul 09, 2019
Fourth grey whale of 2019 washes up on Haida Gwaii's shore
Yet another Grey Whale has appeared on the shores of Haida Gwaii, marking their fourth of the year. Discovered on North Beach, east of Masset, last week, the whale marks the 8th total to wash up on th...
Jul 09, 2019
Smithers area man completes walk across Canada in honour of MMIWG and missing aunt
A resident of Wet'suwet'en territory near Smithers has completed the 8 thousand kilometre plus walk across Canada in honour of his Aunt. Mattew Jefferson began his journey from Haida Gwaii to Cape Spe...
Jul 09, 2019