Category Archives: News
Quesnel District Arts Council Induct Two New Dancers to Gallery of Honour
Two new dancers have been inducted into the Quesnel and District Arts Council's Gallery of Honour. Through the distinction, the Council recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the ...
Jeff Blagden Apr 20, 2022
Nisga'a Lisims Government Hosting Open Houses to Inform on Ksi Lisims LNG Project
A number of upcoming open houses are on the slate for those interested in learning more about the Ksi Lisim LNG project. Planned for Pearse Island, west of Gingolx, the project would see an annual cap...
Jeff Blagden Apr 20, 2022
Prince George RCMP Seeking to Identify Suspect in Sexual Assault Investigation
Prince George RCMP are seeking public assistance to identify the suspect of a sexual assault from last month. On March 27th, police received reports of the incident, which took place at a housing comp...
Jeff Blagden Apr 20, 2022
Rio Tinto Proposes Temporary Waste Discharge Permit Amendments to Allow for Phased Smelter Restart
In order to safely restart operations at their aluminum smelter, Rio Tinto Alcan has proposed changes to their waste discharge permit. Last summer, Rio Tinto entered in to a months-long labour dispute...
Jeff Blagden Apr 20, 2022
Weekend Collision in Williams Lake Claims One Life
One woman is dead following a single vehicle collision in Williams Lake from this weekend. At around 4:45 Saturday morning, police were called out to the site of the crash on Mackenzie Avenue North, n...
Jeff Blagden Apr 19, 2022
District of Kitimat to Begin Annual Water Main Flush Tomorrow
Kitimat residents may notice some discolouration in their water as the District begins their annual water main flush tomorrow. Each spring, the mains are flushed to remove sediment, and ensure drinkin...
Jeff Blagden Apr 19, 2022
Six Communities in Northwest Fire Centre Receive Fresh Injection of FireSmart Funding
Six communities in the Northwest will split close to $500,000 in FireSmart grants for 2022. FireSmart funding is intended to help communities complete wildfire risk-reduction projects, and fuel-manage...
Jeff Blagden Apr 19, 2022
VIA Rail Service to Prince Rupert to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels this Summer
VIA Rail's Jasper to Prince Rupert route is planning to return to normal service levels this summer. Beginning on June 10th, the route will be restored to its pre-pandemic service level of three round...
Jeff Blagden Apr 19, 2022
Terrace RCMP to Reward Youth with Positive Ticket Campaign this Summer
This summer, RCMP in Terrace will be targeting youth residents with a new ticketing campaign, though these tickets will net you treats, rather than a fine. Beginning in June and running through August...
Jeff Blagden Apr 19, 2022
Construction to Begin on New Stuart Lake Hospital in Fort St James Next Month
Construction on the new Stuart Lake Hospital in Fort St James is now set to begin next month, thanks to a new agreement. A design-build agreement has now been signed between the province and Graham De...
Jeff Blagden Apr 19, 2022