Category Archives: News
Prince Rupert Port Authority Board of Directors welcomes two new appointees
This morning, the Prince Rupert Port Authority announced two new appointments to its Board of Directors. Kenneth Clayton will be retaining his position for another 3 year term, having served on the Bo...
Jun 10, 2019
Quesnel RCMP recover vehicle after morning theft, still searching for suspect
RCMP in Quesnel are searching for a suspect following an early morning vehicle theft. Police were intitially called out to an Abbott Drive apartment at roughly 7:00 for reports of an altercation, whic...
Jun 10, 2019
Tahltan and Seabridge ratify Impact Benefits Agreement regarding KSM Project
A new Co-operation and Benefits Agreement has been reached between the Tahltan Nation and Seabridge Gold Inc. That agreement will guide the future of Seabridge's KSM gold and copper mining project on ...
Jun 10, 2019
RCMP investigating structure fire at Pouce Coupe workyard
Dawson Creek RCMP have launched an investigation in to a fire which engulfed a building and multiple vehicles last week. Emergency crews initially received reports of a fire off of Highway 2 in Pouce ...
Jun 10, 2019
Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification sign up week a success
More than 500 residents signed up for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System during the month of May. Most of that boost can be attributed to promotional efforts held in the District duri...
Jun 10, 2019
New funding program for small northwestern businesses impacted by 2018 wildfires
Under the Canadian Red Cross's Support for Small Business Program, eligible owners can receive up to 20 thousand dollars in recovery funding. Businesses and not for profit organizations with le...
Jun 10, 2019
Gitga'at and Coast Guard agree to plans for Hartley Bay station
A freshly signed Memorandum of Understanding will solidify plans to bring a new Coast Guard station to Hartley Bay. Under the agreement, made between the Gitga'at Nation and Canadian Coast Guard, the ...
Jun 10, 2019
RCMP investigate homicide west of Williams Lake
RCMP are investigating the death of woman in a Tilhqot'in community 50 km west of Williams Lake. The North District Major Crime Unit says officers from the Williams Lake and Alexis Creek Detachment we...
Jun 09, 2019
Fisherman swept away in Kitimat River
RCMP and local search and rescue teams are scouring the Kitimat River area after a fisherman fell in the water Saturday night. Mounties say the 21 year-old man was fishing about 8 km north of Kitimat ...
Jun 09, 2019
Robbery at Williams Lake beer store
Williams Lake RCMP are investigating a robbery at the Comer Station Beer Store. Police were called out to the Mackenzie Avenue North business shortly before 8:30 Friday night. Investigators say two su...
Jun 08, 2019