Category Archives: News
Canfor announces permanent closure of Vavenby sawmill
In yet another blow to the forestry industry, Canfor has announced the permanent closure of their Vavenby sawmill. Canfor's decision is set to cost more than 170 forestry workers their jobs when the s...
Jun 04, 2019
100 Mile House RCMP apprehend 84 year-old bank robber
A senior's discount wasn't enough to quell an 84 year-old bank robber in 100 Mile House yesterday. Late yesterday morning, RCMP were called out to a financial institution for reports of an armed robbe...
Jun 04, 2019
Teen speeder caught driving more than twice the posted speed limit
An eighteen-year-old Prince George resident is in hot water after Mounties caught him doing 131 kilometres an hour in a 60 km/h zone last week. The teen was handed a $483 find and police impounded the...
Jun 03, 2019
"A Walk to Remember" underway for missing Hagwilget man
Family and supporters are walking to raise awareness about the disappearance of a Hagwilget man over seven years ago. Perry Sebastian Junior, known as P.J., was last seen December 26, 2011 in the Nee ...
Jun 03, 2019
Severe thunderstorm watch called off
Environment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm watch for Quesnel and Prince George. Forecasters had predicted conditions for potentially damaging wind gusts and lightning. However, the conditions ...
Jun 03, 2019
Province looking for feedback on how to improve workers' comp system
Terrace, Fort St John, and Williams Lake are among 14 communities holding public hearings as BC looks to improve their workers' compensation system. Until July 19th, residents are being invited to sha...
Jun 03, 2019
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Quesnel/Prince George regions
Residents in the Quesnel and Prince George areas may want to batten down the hatches. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the North Cariboo, Prince George, and McGregor regio...
Jun 03, 2019
Haida Elders receive honorary degrees for language preservation work
Vancouver Island University is honouring a group of Haida Elders for their dedication to preserve and revitalize HlGaagilda Xaayda Kil, the Skidegate dialect of the Haida language. The nine Elders cre...
Jun 03, 2019
Cariboo Tourism group receives funding to support communication during emergencies
A one-time grant of 100 thousand dollars will help support emergency preparedness in the Cariboo. Given to the Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, the funds will help create a set of common c...
Jun 03, 2019
Peter Lantin selected as newest member of the Prince Rupert Port Authority's Board of Directors
A new week, a new job for former Haida Nation Council President Peter Lantin. Lantin, who filled the role between 2012 and 2018, has been selected to replace Bud Smith on the Prince Rupert Port Author...
Jun 03, 2019