Category Archives: News
Bonanza Mine II Near Wells to Expand
A Wells area mine is set to expand as another project goes through the environmental approval process. This morning, Osisko Development, who operate the mine, announced the expansion of the undergroun...
Oct 27, 2021
Increased First Responder Calls Cause Jump in Terrace Fire Department Responses
Across the third quarter of 2021, the Terrace Fire Department responded to 218 calls, up from 134 over the same time last year. First responder calls were the main culprit in the jump, going from 27 i...
Oct 27, 2021
Fort St John RCMP Track Slew of Break and Enters to Prolific Known Offender
Fort St John RCMP have located and captured a prolific robber they believe to be responsible for the recent string of break and enters. Earlier in the month, police put out a request for public assist...
Oct 27, 2021
Prince Rupert RCMP Searching for Man Also Wanted in Kitimat
RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted in relation to warrants in both Prince Rupert and Kitimat. 28 year-old Garrett Arthur Patrick Robinson in wanted on multiple warrants in con...
Oct 27, 2021
Prince Rupert RCMP Continuing Search for Missing Jogger
Prince Rupert RCMP, along with a number of other local units are continuing the search for a missing jogger. 21 year-old Michael Kitchener was last seen by family on the night of October 21st, when he...
Oct 27, 2021
New Indigenous Services Minister Vows to Prioritize Water and Child Services
New Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says she will prioritize water and children as she prepares to take on the new role. Currently, more than 40 Indigenous communities across Canada find them...
Oct 27, 2021
Quesnel Mayor Responds to Johnston Bridge Repair Time Concerns
Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson has responded to public complaints over how long it's taking to repair Johnston Bridge. According to the Mayor, the issues boil down to money and priorities. City staff has p...
Oct 27, 2021
Feral Pigs Invading BC
Feral pigs are taking over Canada, and the invasion of BC has begun. According to the Invasive Species Council of BC, the province has experienced a boom in the wild hogs as of late. Most of the repor...
Oct 27, 2021
October 27th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 457 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the active total in the province to 4,829, with 155 in ICU. Of the new cases, 82 come from Northern Health, while...
Oct 27, 2021
New Legislation Gives First Nations More Say in Certifying Teachers in their Jurisdiction
New Legislative changes announced yesterday will help to advance Indigenous jurisdiction over education. First Nations participating in the education jurisdiction initiative will soon have the ability...
Oct 26, 2021