Category Archives: News
Nominations open for 2022 BC Reconciliation Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BC reconciliation awards. The nomination period began last Tuesday with the installation of two canoe paddles by Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin at Government Ho...
Nov 28, 2022
Prince Rupert adding electric vehicle charging stations to recreation complex
According to a recent news release, Prince Rupert is going to be adding two new electric vehicle chargers to their recreation complex. These chargers are being installed as part of the Charge North ne...
Nov 28, 2022
Suspects of Fort St John Break and Enter Learn the Importance of Good Tires After Getting Stuck During Escape Attempt
Two break and enter suspects were quickly apprehended in Charlie Lake yesterday after getting their truck stuck while trying to flee from police. Fort St John RCMP were alerted to the break-in at arou...
Nov 25, 2022
Pair of Roadside Stops Lead to Seizure of Drugs, Weapons, and Stolen Items in Quesnel
A pair of roadside stops which turned out to be much more resulted in a busy night for Quesnel RCMP. Police conducted the first stop at around 6:30 in the evening, arresting two women for possession o...
Nov 25, 2022
RCMP Uncover Remains of Crashed Floatplane on Central Coast, Still Searching for Passengers
RCMP have uncovered the remains of a floatplane which crashed along the Central Coast on Wednesday, but are still searching for its occupants. Operated by Air Cab, the plane and its 3 occupants had be...
Nov 25, 2022
Numerous Stolen Weapons, Drugs, and Other Items Seized in Fort Nelson Search
Numerous stolen items, including weapons and suspected drugs, were seized after police executed a search warrant in Fort Nelson last week. RCMP initially sought out the warrant after receiving public ...
Nov 25, 2022
BC Passes Legislation Giving Indigenous Peoples Legal Jurisdiction Over Child and Family Services in their Communities
BC has become the first province to pass legislation giving Indigenous people legal jurisdiction over child and family services in their communities. Through the new Indigenous Self-Government in Chil...
Nov 25, 2022
Northern British Columbia to Get First Passport Office, After Months of Pressure from Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP
Residents of northern British Columbia will soon be able to access passport services closer to home, for the first time. Next April, the Service Canada office in Prince George will begin offering expr...
Nov 25, 2022
BC in good spot economically according to second quarter fiscal update
According to the recently released second quarter fiscal update, BC is in a good spot to continue supporting people and navigating emerging global economic headwinds. As was listed in other jurisdicti...
Nov 25, 2022
Rio Tinto donates $450 thousand in support for campaign against gender-based violence
Rio Tinto is showing support for the sixteen days of activism against gender-based violence campaign. This morning, the company announced that they have donated a total of $450,000 to seventeen differ...
Nov 25, 2022