Category Archives: News
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
Flood warning issued for Chilcotin River area after days of extreme rainfall
Significant and persistent rainfall over the past 4 days has prompted a flood warning for the area arounf the Chilcotin River. According to the River Forecast Centre, who issued the warning yesterday,...
Jul 09, 2019
Prince Rupert RCMP pursuing drug trafficking charges against two suspects
Two Prine Rupert residents could find themselves facing drug trafficking charges following a police investigation from last week. On Thursday, Prince Rupert RCMP executed search warrants at two proper...
Jul 09, 2019
New road in Terrace to be named after local mainstay behind its creation
A new highway being created in Terrace as the result of a new residential subdivision will hold a fitting name. Located on the north side of McConnell Avenue, the new road will dawn the title Wirtl St...
Jul 09, 2019
Council to discuss growing tent village near Dudley Little Bridge in Terrace
For Terrace City Council, the time has come to discuss the growing "tent village" near the City's entrance. Located near the Dudley Little Bridge, the village began to sprout up following the spring-t...
Jul 09, 2019