Category Archives: News
CRD to hold hearing on cannabis production
The Cariboo Regional District wants to keep cannabis growing in heavy industrial zones. The CRD has allowed medical marijuana production in the zones since 2014, but with legalization, the district is...
Jul 30, 2019
Williams Lake issues Water Quality Advisory
The City of Williams Lake has issued a Water Quality Advisory about the levels of manganese in its drinking water. Officials say the drinking water hasn't changed, but the guidelines from the federal ...
Jul 29, 2019
Prince Rupert RCMP trying to identify two men
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for help as they investigate a suspicious occurrence from last week. Police are investigating after damage was done to a building in the 400 block of 3rd Ave. West July 2...
Jul 29, 2019
Nisga'a, Rogers boost wireless connectivity in the Nass Valley
Wireless connectivity in the Nass Valley has received a major boost. Rogers Communications and the Nisga'a Nation have announced a partnership to connect the four Nisga'a communities. The deal saw the...
Jul 29, 2019
Prince Rupert RCMP say driver facing charges after multiple crashes
Prince Rupert RCMP say a man is facing possible criminal charges after string of crashes Sunday night. Corporal Devon Gerrits says police were called at 11:20 about a pickup driving on rims with spark...
Jul 29, 2019 Photo Michael Hoffman/Facebook
Tahltan buy stake in Northwest hydro projects
It's billed as the largest clean energy investment by a First Nation in B.C.'s history. The Tahltan Nation has bought a five per cent stake of the Northwest British Columbia Hydro Electric Facilities ...
Jul 29, 2019
Port provides over $94,000 for Friendship House kitchen facelift
A North Coast kitchen has a much-needed facelift after help from the Prince Rupert Port Authority. The community kitchen at Friendship House hadn't changed much in 60 years, despite hosting a food ban...
Jul 26, 2019
Recent theft files prompt warning from Terrace RCMP
Terrace RCMP want people to secure their homes and neighbourhoods after investigating a number of recent stolen and found property files. Mounties say taking simple steps like locking up garages, shed...
Jul 26, 2019
Calgary man's body recovered from the Peace River
The body of a Calgary man has been recovered from the Peace River in northeast B.C., after he was swept away while fishing in late May. The family of Aaron Kingma says his body was spotted Tuesday by ...
Jul 26, 2019
DFO closes Skeena to all recreational salmon fishing effective July 27
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has announced a blanket closure of salmon fishing on the Skeena River Watershed. A notice from DFO says Skeena Sockeye returns continue to be below the conservat...
Jul 25, 2019