Category Archives: News
Vacancy rate of seniors homes in BC raises alongside cost increase
Facing a 5 percent average rent increase, the vacancy rate for seniors' homes across BC raised in 2019 the first time in 7 years. Seniors' housing in BC is split between two categories in the annual C...
May 31, 2019
Prince George man among those receiving Order of British Columbia
A Prince George innovator is among 15 fresh recipients of BC's highest honour. Lieutenant Governer Janet Austin announced the new appointments to the Order of British Columbia this morning. Prince Geo...
May 31, 2019
Northwest Fire Centre prepares for new and old fires to flare up with high heat and drought
The Northwest Fire Centre is responding to several new wildfires in the Cassiar Fire Zone and preparing for more starts given hot weather and drought conditions. There were three new fires this week r...
May 30, 2019
RCMP investigating fatal crash in Charlie Lake
Peace Region Traffic Services is investigating a fatal crash in Charlie Lake. Fort St. John RCMP and emergency crews were called out to a collision on 271 Road at Highway 97 around 4:30 Wednesday afte...
May 30, 2019
CRD says plastic a problem, but bag ban unlikely
While many B.C. municipalities look at banning plastic bags, a similar move by the Cariboo Regional District isn't likely. The CRD says while cities and towns have the power to regulate business trans...
May 30, 2019
Quesnel and Massett among airports receiving grant funding
Regional airports in Massett and Quesnel are among 16 receiving BC Air Access Program grants. In total, 8 million dollars in grants will be split across 21 projects to support safety and infrastructur...
May 30, 2019
Westcoast port worker lockout short-lived
A westcoast port worker lockout which went in to effect early this morning was short lived. According to a representative of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, a tentative deal has been ...
May 30, 2019
$4 million in tourism funding coming to BC operations
A number of northern communities are set to benefit from a 4 million dollar investment in tourism activities. Destination BC is provifing the funding to 57 projects across the province through its Co-...
May 30, 2019
RCMP renew calls for information about missing Kelly Lake woman
It's been nearly 15 years since the disappearance of a northeastern B.C. woman. Family reported Eva Mitchell missing from her Kelly Lake home August 20, 2004. The 83-year-old frequently went for walks...
May 30, 2019
Town of Smithers invites residents to review 2018 Annual Report
Smithers residents are being invited to provide feedback on the Town's 2018 annual report at an upcoming public meeting. Town Council is set to review and consider the completed document during their ...
May 30, 2019