Category Archives: News

BC Hydro study finds massive savings in switching to electric vehicles
In a new survey released today, BC Hydro says switching to an electric vehicle could save you thousands. A study performed by the corporation found that and electric vehicle costs the equivallent of 2...
Craig Ellis May 17, 2019

Province invests $5 million in wild salmon preservation
In honour of the first annual BC Wild Salmon Day, the province is investing 5 million dollars in to salmon habitat preservation efforts. Thanks to the funding, the Pacific Salmon Foundation will be ab...
Craig Ellis May 17, 2019

Northerners exempt from new BC Ferries fuel surcharge
Northwesterners will not be effected by a new fuel surcharge being introduced by BC Ferries. In an effort to offset increasing fuel costs, BC Ferried is adding a 1.5 percent fee to their rates beginni...
Craig Ellis May 17, 2019

More than 99% of British Columbians not paying speculation tax, according to new update
Based on declarations received by the province thus far, more than 99 percent of British Columbians will not pay the controversial new speculation tax. BC introduced the speculation and vacancy tax as...
Craig Ellis May 17, 2019

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George receives composting update
More than 6 thousand tonnes of yard and garden waste are sent to the Foothills Landfill each year, according to an update provided to the Regional District of Fraser- Fort George. During their regular...
Craig Ellis May 17, 2019

West Fraser announces temporary curtailments at two Cariboo sawmills
Two more Cariboo sawmills have been hit with production curtailments. Within weeks of Canfor announcing another wave of curtailments, West Fraser has now announced their own. Both the Chasm and 100 Mi...
Craig Ellis May 17, 2019

Northwest Fire Centre lifts category 2 open fire ban ahead of long weekend
An open fire ban which had briefly been in effect in the Northwest Fire Centre has been rescinded, at least for now. As of noon tomorrow, category 2 open burning will once again be allowed within the ...
Craig Ellis May 16, 2019

MLA Jennifer Rice disappointed by Senate Committee recommendation, but urging optimism
Northcoast MLA Jennifer Rice is disappointed by Senate Committee recommendations to drop Bill C-48, but wants her constituents to know there is still hope.
Craig Ellis May 16, 2019

Cullen concerned over Senate move to sink tanker ban legislation
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen says a Senate committee recommendation to sink the government's North Coast tanker ban legislation is risky for both the environment and people's trust in politi...
Craig Ellis May 16, 2019

Quesnel provides updates on Forestry Innitiative Program
Six new projects in Quesnel are now underway as part of their Forestry Initiative Program. 130 hectares of wildfire fuel treatment will begin in September through fuel removal, brushing, piling, burni...
Craig Ellis May 16, 2019