Category Archives: News
Kitimat RCMP receive report of fraud
Back on June 3rd, the Kitimat RCMP got a report that let them know a potential fraud had taken place. The person putting forward the report stated that a supposed computer technician had reached out t...
Jun 10, 2022
Covid Cases and Hospitalizations Drop Across the Province in Latest Weekly CDC Report
Covid cases and hospitalizations continued to drop in every region of the province last week, according to the CDC's weekly report. Between May 29th and June 4th, BC reported a total of 895 new cases,...
Jun 10, 2022
BC Reports Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 2019, While North Coast Reports Lowest in BC
BC's unemployment rate dropped to a three-year low of 4.5 percent in May, according to StatsCan's latest Labour Force Survey. That's a figure not seen since July of 2019 and is a significant improveme...
Jun 10, 2022
Updates on Flood-Related Advisories and Alerts in the Northwest for June 10th
A local state of emergency has been declared by the City of Terrace in order to conduct necessary repairs to Frank Street. While it does cover the entire city, the declaration is solely to facilitate ...
Jun 10, 2022
Blame it on the Beaver, Says BC Hydro After Northwest Internet and Phone Outage
Residents of the northwest may have a bone to pick with a certain big tooth, fat tailed, national mascot. BC Hydro says to blame the beaver for an internet and phone service outage which impacted much...
Jun 10, 2022 A wet eurasian beaver, castor fiber, submerged in the water up to his head. An aquatic mammal and its natural behaviour following the flow of the river. Wild animal in nature.
City of Prince George Takes Home Award in Honour of Social Media Strategy
Efforts by the City of Prince George to redesign their online presence have been recognized by the Canadian Public Relations Society. Their new social media strategy, dubbed Service with a Smile, has ...
Jun 09, 2022
Kitimat Search and Rescue Crews Extricate Man Trapped Near Saunders Haul Road
Search and Rescue crews were in action in Kitimat yesterday morning to save a stranded individual. Crews say they were called out to the backcountry near Saunders Haul Road at roughly 10:00 Tuesday ni...
Jun 09, 2022
WorkSafeBC Prepares Document to Help Employers Prepare for Flood Risks and Possible Evacuations
Flood risks may be on a downward trend, but WorkSafeBC is reminding employers that that doesn't mean they can't surge again. WorkSafe is taking the opportunity to remind employers of their responsibil...
Jun 09, 2022
44th Annual Seafest Gets Underway in Prince Rupert Tomorrow
Tomorrow marks the start of the 44th annual Seafest in Prince Rupert, with this year's theme being "Surf's Up". Organized by the Prince Rupert Special Events Society, the three day event will feature ...
Jun 09, 2022
Delegation of Chiefs Meets with Investors in Toronto to Attract Funding for Indigenous Energy Projects
A delegation of Chiefs led by the Indian Resource Council met with investors in Toronto today in an effort to attract funds for Indigenous energy projects. Representing more than 130 Nations, the Coun...
Jun 09, 2022 Indian Resource Council Logo (CNW Group/Indian Resource Council)