Tag Archives: British Columbia
BC Prosecution Service says evidence of contempt against Wet'suwet'en members insufficient
According to the BC Prosecution Service, there is not sufficient evidence to support contempt charges against Wet'suwet'en members arrested in January. 14 Wet'suwet'en band members were arrested on Ja...
Apr 15, 2019
Modular hotel proposal in Kitimat now planning 119 rooms instead of 300
Plans to build a 119 room modular hotel in Kitimat have been approved. Horizon North will partner with Marriott International to bring the new Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites to the town. Initially,...
Apr 15, 2019
Dawson Creek Councillor elected as community liaison for Caribou Engagement process
Premier John Horgan has appointed Dawson Creek councillor and former MLA Blair Lekstrom as community liaison for the Caribou Engagement process. Horgan made the announcement in Dawson Creek today foll...
Apr 15, 2019
Watermain break cuts water to section of Terrace street
Water has been temporarily cut to the 4900 block of Gair Avenue in Terrace. According to the City, the cut-off is due to a watermain break in the area. Crews are currently on site and hope to have wat...
Apr 15, 2019
Burning efforts could result in visible smoke in Smithers
Planned burning could result in smoke being visible in the Smithers area over the next month and a half. As part of a multi-year FireSmart project to reduce wildfire fuels, pile burning will begin as ...
Apr 15, 2019
Prince George RCMP searching for missing man
Prince George RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating a missing person. 59 year-old Marlon Hugh Arscott has not been seen since Friday. Arscott's family have concerns over his health, noting...
Apr 15, 2019
Province hosting public consultations to improve special needs support processes
Public consultations are set to launch next month as the province looks to better understand the experiences of families with special needs children. Three northern stops are among the 8 being made by...
Apr 15, 2019
Educational and life supports being made available for survivors of abuse
Additional educational supports will soon be made available for victims of violence and abuse. This morning, the Ministry of Advanced Education announced annual funding of 5 million dollars to go towa...
Apr 15, 2019
MP Nathan Cullen to attend hearings on matter close to heart
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen will be on hand as Senators gather to discuss an issue initially championed by the MP nearly 5 years ago. Senators on the Standing Committee on Transport and Com...
Apr 15, 2019