Category Archives: News

Man fined for feeding bears along the Alaska Highway
The BC Conservation Officer Service is hoping a recent court case will deter people from feeding bears. A B.C. man was fined $2,000 and ordered to stay 50 metres away from bears for six months after h...
Craig Ellis Aug 28, 2019

Haisla/Seaspan awarded major LNG Canada contract
A joint venture between the Haisla Nation and Seaspan has signed a major contract with LNG Canada. HaiSea Marine will design, build, and operate escort tugs and harbour tugs needed for the LNG export ...
Craig Ellis Aug 27, 2019

Burns Lake, Hagensborg to benefit from water treatment upgrades
Prince Rupert isn't the only community receiving federal and provincial infrastructure funding. The Village of Burns Lake will use $4.8 million in joint funding money for a new water treatment buildin...
Craig Ellis Aug 27, 2019

Tahltan, B.C. sign land-use plan for Sacred Headwaters
The Tahltan Nation and B.C. government have signed a land-use plan which recognizes the significant cultural, environmental, and economic values of the Klappan Valley. The agreement outlines where res...
Craig Ellis Aug 27, 2019

Haida, Ottawa sign co-management plan for Bowie Seamount
The Haida Nation and federal government have announced a plan to co-manage an underwater mountain off the coast of Haida Gwaii. The SGaan Kinghlas-Bowie Seamount area 180 km off Haida Gwaii is home to...
Craig Ellis Aug 27, 2019

Prince Rupert RCMP looking for missing woman
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for help finding a missing person. Mounties say Sheena Snook has not been seen since August 21 2019. Sheena Snook is described as a Caucasian female, standing 5'7", weigh...
Craig Ellis Aug 27, 2019

Prince Rupert gets funding for final phase of water project
Prince Rupert residents are another step closer to safe, clean drinking water. The federal and provincial governments have announced funding that will see construction of a new water treatment plant a...
Craig Ellis Aug 27, 2019

Missing woman found safe
A 22-year-old woman reported missing has been found. South Cariboo Search and Rescue says Amy Anonby has been located and reunited with her family. She was reported missing after she failed to arrive ...
Craig Ellis Aug 26, 2019

Terrace woman arrested in Prince George
A Terrace woman could be facing drug charges after Prince George RCMP pulled over a vehicle Friday night. The truck, reported stolen out of Fraser Lake August 13, was spotted in downtown Prince George...
Craig Ellis Aug 26, 2019

CityWest provides more information on PST billing error refund
CityWest customers will have to talk to the provincial government to get a refund for a billing error by the company. In a letter to customers, the telecommunications firms says it realized in January...
Craig Ellis Aug 26, 2019