Category Archives: News
Tsilhqot'in to hold two peaceful gatherings in opposition to Taseko beginning operations
Two peaceful rallies are being held by Tsilhqot'in Nation members today to show opposition to a mining project on their territory. Members of the Nation have long been against the Taseko Mines project...
Jul 02, 2019
Four lightning-caused fires still burning in the Northwest as of last night
Lightning is to blame for as many as 10 new wildfires in the Northwest that have sparked since Thursday. According to the BC Wildfire Service, fires sprouted up across the Fire Centre's jurisdiction, ...
Jul 02, 2019
Climate Action Tax Credit increase takes effect at week's end
Some British Columbian residents will notice their wallets getting a little heftier this Friday. That would be a result of the province's increased Climate Action Tax Credit, which is set to make its ...
Jul 02, 2019
School District 82 Superintendent takes leave of absence following months of public outcry
Coast Mountain School District Superintendent Katherine McIntosh is taking a leave of absence. In a release yesterday, the Board announced that Human Resources Director Janet Meyer would be taking the...
Jul 02, 2019
Bella Coola RCMP investigating Cannery Fire
RCMP in Bella Coola are seeking public assistance in their investigation in to a fire at the Old Cannery. Just before midnight yesterday, police responded to the cannery at the Bella Coola Wharf after...
Jun 28, 2019
BC Land Matching Program to be extended to help young farmers in northern BC
An expansion to the BC Land Matching Program will make life a little bit easier for new and young farmers in northern BC. Those looking to enter the farming industry in northern and central BC will no...
Jun 28, 2019
Cause of Third Avenue fire in Prince Rupert officially closed as "undetermined"
In a rare occurance, both the Fire Department and Insurance company are listing the cause of a June12th fire in Prince Rupert as undetermined. Damage from that blaze, which sprouted up in the evening ...
Jun 28, 2019
Prince George RCMP still working to identify gender of human remains found on Monday
Investigators in Prince George are still working to identify human remains found on the City's outskirts on Monday. RCMP were first notified of the remains when a member of the public came across them...
Jun 28, 2019
Auditor General's Office releases 2018-19 annual report
Even the Office of the Auditor General becomes the topic of reports from time to time. This morning, the Office released their 2018-19 annual report and financial statements. Across roughly 40 thousan...
Jun 28, 2019
Province announces $1.46 million in funding for Indigenous athletes
Fresh provincial funding will allow more BC athletes to compete in the 2020 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax. A new 1.46 million dollar investment will offset costs for more than 500 Indigen...
Jun 28, 2019