Category Archives: News
Emergence of Omicron Prompts New Provincial Covid Measures Ahead of the Holidays
In a turn of events we all saw coming with the emergence of the Omicron variant, BC is introducing new Covid measures for the holidays. Dr Bonnie Henry announced the new restrictions today, which will...
Dec 17, 2021
Fort St John RCMP Seize Numerous Weapons and Drugs After Responding to Break and Enter
Fort St John RCMP seized a small arsenal of firearms, as well as drugs, after responding to a break and enter call on Monday. When officers attended the residence, they found two individuals, one man ...
Dec 17, 2021
First Nation's Leadership Takes Issue With Teachers' Federation Attacks on Foundation Skills Assessments
A number of First Nations leaders in BC have taken issue at what they call a "targeted attack" on Foundation Skills Assessments in BC Public Schools. Members of the First Nations Leadership Council pe...
Dec 17, 2021
Mills Memorial Construction Price Tag May Increase Yet Again to Improve Neonatal Care Level
The price tag for the new Mills Memorial Hospital looks like it may be going up once again. Earlier this year, approved costs of the project construction went from 450 million to 622 million dollars, ...
Dec 17, 2021
New Tahltan Stewardship Initiative Website Seeks Nation Input
Members of the Tahltan Nation now have a new way to have their voices heard on matters that impact their territory. Today, the Tahltan Central Government officially launched their Tahltan Stewardship ...
Dec 17, 2021
Most Northern Health Vaccine Clinics Set to Close in Coming Days
Northern residents looking to get vaccinated or grab a booster dose before the holidays are going to need to do so fast. Nearly all Northern Health clinics west of Prince George are set to close betwe...
Dec 17, 2021
Williams Lake Mayor and Council Look to Advance Reconciliation in their Community
Mayor Walt Cobb is hoping to sit down person-to-person with Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellers to discuss their concerns in person in the new year. The Williams Lake politician faced a sl...
Dec 17, 2021
Majority of BC's First Nations Request More Time to Review Old-Growth Logging Deferrals
161 of BC's 204 First Nations have now responded to the Province's ask for input on their Old-Growth Strategic Review. In November, the province announced their plans to defer 2.6 million hectares of ...
Dec 17, 2021
Uber Denied Expansion Out of Metro Vancouver
An application for Uber to expand its ride-hailing service outside of Vancouver has been denied. In 2020, the company was finally allowed in to BC, albeit only in Metro Vancouver. It had applied in Ap...
Dec 17, 2021
Snow Removal in Full Force in Terrace and Reminding Residents Not to Park on City Streets
With winter firmly established in the Northwest, snow removal and road clearing efforts are in full force in Terrace. Ice-blade equipped graders are hitting the streets in an effort to clear out the s...
Dec 17, 2021 Detail of the tire on winter road