Category Archives: News
Amended oil tanker ban Bill passed by House of Commons and Senate
After a long and winding journey, a legal ban on tanker travel off BC's north coast is on the way. On Tuesday, federal MPs voted 190-86 to pass an amended version of their Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. B...
Jun 19, 2019
Fort St John RCMP looking for missing youth
Fort St John Mounties a searching for a 16-year-old girl. Police say Laila Apsassin left home June 3 and has not returned. Her parents have received Facebook messages but can't confirm if they are fro...
Jun 18, 2019
Fraser Lake RCMP trying to find missing mushroom picker
Fraser Lake RCMP are trying to track down a man last seen ten days ago. Investigators say Michael Skene, who goes by Gregory, was in the Fort Fraser area mushroom picking earlier this month. Witnesses...
Jun 18, 2019
Prince George RCMP looking for missing person - FOUND
Fowler has been located as of June 20th, 2019. RCMP thank all who contributed to the investigation Prince George RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate a man who has been missing for over a m...
Jun 18, 2019
Federal Government approves Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project
For the second time in 3 years, the federal government has greenlit the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project. Last summer, the federal government opted to purchase the massive pipeline project fo...
Jun 18, 2019
Prince Rupert Middle School replacement top priority for School District 52
Finding a site to house the proposed Prince Rupert Middle School replacement is at the top of School District 52's 2019-20 to do list. A replacement for the 60 year-old building was a leading focal po...
Jun 18, 2019
Nesika Elementary School partially locked down due to unruly parent
Nesika Elementary School in Williams Lake was temporarily locked down today as the result of an overly aggressive parent. Early this morning, a woman entered the school looking to see her child. Due t...
Jun 18, 2019
House of Commons declares national climate change emergency
Canada is now experiencing a national climate change emergency, according to the House of Commons. One day ahead of their landmark Trans Mountain Pipeline decision, the House passed a non-binding moti...
Jun 18, 2019
Williams Lake Creek Apartments to feature 8 subsidized units for those affected by intellectual disabilities and mental health issues
An affordable housing building in Williams Lake is expected to begin taking in occupants this fall. Dubbed the Williams Lake Creek Apartments, the rental housing building will offer 8 subsidized units...
Jun 18, 2019
Independant investigation in to School District 82 moves launched by Board
An independant investigator has been hired to look in to the recent uproar surrounding the Coast Mountains School District. Public outcry began against School District 82 Superintendent Katherine McIn...
Jun 18, 2019