Category Archives: News
Police Chase Kicks off in Mackenzie After Police Happen Across Stolen Vehicle
Police were likely not expecting a car chase to ensue when they pulled over to help a stranded vehicle near Mackenzie last week. RCMP stumbled across the vehicle, pulled over with its four-ways on alo...
Nov 07, 2022
New Salvation Army-Operated Housing Complex in Fort St John to Provide Support for Those Experiencing Homelessness
A newly completed housing complex in Fort St John will bring support for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the Peace Region. Located at 9916, 99 Avenue, the complex will feature 42 stud...
Nov 07, 2022
Quesnel RCMP Seeking Investigating After Stranger Reportedly Grabs 17 Year-Old Girl After Demanding Money
Quesnel RCMP are seeking information on a man who attempted to grab a 17 year-old girl after she refused to give him money. At around 2:50 in the afternoon on November 3rd, the stranger approached the...
Nov 07, 2022
Incident in Prince Rupert Shows Added Security for Northwest Hospitals Can't Come Fast Enough
Increased security is on the way for hospitals in Terrace and Prince Rupert, and recent events show it can't come fast enough. Last month the province announced that hospitals in both communities were...
Nov 07, 2022
Search and Rescue Efforts Avoided After Flat Tire Leads to Missing Person Report
A flat tire was to blame for a missing person report near Houston last week, which nearly saw Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue teams deployed. Austin and Cliff Sampere Jr, a pair of hunters, departed ...
Nov 07, 2022
New First Nations Wellness Centre in Williams Lake Marks the First in a Rural or Remote Community
Cultural safety and intergenerational healing are at the core of a new First Nations Wellness Centre in Williams Lake, which officially opened last week. While the Centre technically opened its doors ...
Nov 07, 2022
CityWest expanding into Texada Island
According to recent reports, CityWest is expanding south to Texada Island. The Prince Rupert based company bought the Gilles Bay Internet Society which currently serves the area and with the current i...
Nov 07, 2022
Wind and Arctic Outflow Warnings in Place for the North and Central Coasts
To quote a famous novel and TV Series, winter is coming, and with it various weather warnings for the north. Wind and arctic outflow warnings are in place for sections of the Central and North Coast, ...
Nov 07, 2022
BC Sets New, Tragic, Record for Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths Through September
BC's toxic drug crisis has once again hit tragic new highs, with 1,644 illicit drug overdose deaths being reported through September of this year. That surpasses last year's record mark through the fi...
Nov 07, 2022
Fort St John offering free transit on remembrance day
In a release sent out earlier today, Transit BC revealed that Fort St John will be providing free transit service for a couple of their routes on remembrance day. The routes in question are route 1 fo...
Nov 07, 2022