Category Archives: News
Residents of the Hazeltons Becoming Concerned Over Cattle Treatment
Neighbours have become concerned over the well-being of a pair of cattle herds in the Hazeltons Multiple residents have reported concerns to the New Hazelton RCMP and SPCA over whether or not the bovi...
Dec 31, 2021
Province Alters Covid Restrictions Again Just Before New Year
Another day, another change in Covid restrictions announced by Dr Bonnie Henry. Those who test positive for Covid-19, but show no symptoms, and are fully vaccinated now only have to self-isolate for 5...
Dec 31, 2021
Winter Storm Warnings to Remain in Place Through the Weekend on North and Central Coasts
It was a white Christmas, and it's going to be an even more snow-filled New Years, according to Environment Canada. Winter storm warnings are in place across the North and Central Coasts, including bo...
Dec 31, 2021
Lighting Improvements on the Way for Williams Lake Airport
Much needed lighting improvements are on the way for the Williams Lake Airport. A contract to install upgraded lighting fixtures at the airport has been awarded to Service Electric Limited, the only b...
Dec 31, 2021 White commercial airplane standing on the airport runway at sunset. Passenger airplane is taking off. Airplane concept 3D illustration.
Monday Residential Fire in Prince Rupert Claims the Lives of Multiple Pets
No humans were harmed in a fire that sparked in a two-unit home in Prince Rupert on Monday, but unfortunately, pets were. Just before 3:00 in the afternoon, a resident called 9-1-1, saying she noticed...
Dec 31, 2021
December 31st Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 4,383 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night, shattering the single day record. That brings the province's active case total to 17,357, with 211 in hospital, and 66 in I...
Dec 31, 2021
CN Rail Wins Right to Privately Pursue Charges Against New Hazelton Blockaders, Despite Prosecution Service Opposition
CN Rail has won the right to pursue private criminal charges against 3 individuals involved in a 2020 blockade in New Hazelton. A total of 12 individuals were arrested during the February 24th blockad...
Dec 30, 2021
Annual Prince Rupert Lions Club Memorial Blue Knuckle Derby Contest Breaks Records
This year's Memorial Blue Knuckle Derby, hosted by the Prince Rupert Lions Club, brought in more ticket sales than ever before. It was the 29th edition of the annual event, which sees which contestant...
Dec 30, 2021
Anonymous Donation Boosts Williams Lake Endowment Fund to $150,000 Just 3 Months In
A generous community donation has boosted a fund which plans to offer grant funding to Williams Lake organizations. In a release from today, Mayor Walt Cobb says the City is shocked and delighted at t...
Dec 30, 2021
Environment Canada Projects Up To 50 cm of Snow for North Coast This Weekend
While extreme cold warnings may be subsiding, the harsh winter conditions are expected to continue in the North through next year. Both inland and coastal sections of the North Coast are under a winte...
Dec 30, 2021