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Faulty Oil Filter Blamed for August Crash Which Ended the Snowbirds' 2022 Airshow Circuit
A faulty oil filter is being blamed for a Fort St John plane crash which ended the Snowbirds' 2022 airshow circuit in August. According to a newly released report from the Air Force, the improperly as...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022
54 New Doctors Sign Contracts Under New Provincial Contract and Incentive Program
A newly introduced contract and incentive program is bringing a slew of new family physicians to BC. Since the beginning of the month, 54 new doctors have signed contracts under the provinces new-to-p...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022
Williams Lake Councillor Seriously Injured After Being Struck by a Truck While Riding His Motorcycle
Long-time Williams Lake City Councillor Ivan Bonnell is in hospital after being struck by a truck while riding his motorcycle on Monday. Bonnell had been heading north on Highway 97, when an F150 made...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022
Joint-Venture Between Two Cariboo First Nations Takes Home Indigenous Business Award for Partnership of the Year
A collaborative partnership between two Cariboo area First Nations is being honoured for their work to restore damaged forests. Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation is among 8 winners of this year's Indig...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022
Prince George RCMP seeking wanted man with Canada wide warrant
Prince George RCMP are seeking public help in order to locate a wanted man. The man in question, 29-year-old Bradley Casimel Roberts, is wanted on a Canada wide warrant for violating his parole condit...
Cael Maslin Oct 05, 2022 Photo Courtesy of Prince George RCMP
Two Month Undercover Drug Trafficking Investigation in Quesnel Brings Forward Charges Against 22 Individuals
Charges are pending against 22 individuals following a two month undercover drug trafficking investigation in Quesnel. Conducted by the Quesnel Crime Reduction Unit, the operation, titled E-NANDU 2022...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022
Prince Rupert RCMP Find Missing Man Deceased One Day After Renewing Public Assistance Calls, No Foul Play Suspected
After renewing calls for public assistance in a missing person search yesterday, Prince Rupert RCMP have tragically called off the search. 55 year-old Darren Trent Wilson had been reported missing on ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022
First Advanced Municipal Voting Stations Open in Terrace, Kitimat, and Prince Rupert Today
Residents of the northwest looking to cast an early ballot in this year's municipal elections will get their first chance to do so today. In Terrace, advanced polling booths will be set up at the Spor...
Jeff Blagden Oct 05, 2022
Province of BC launching new cannabis retail licence
According to a recent announcement, the Provincial Government is going to be introducing a new cannabis retail licence that will give eligible federally licensed cannabis producers the ability to sell...
Cael Maslin Oct 05, 2022
New Gitga'at Community Kitchen Built With Help From the Prince Rupert Port Authority's Community Investment Fund
A new community kitchen in Hartley Bay will support traditional cultural values, and strengthen food security for the Gitga'at First Nation. Neighbouring the community's greenhouse and gym, the renova...
Jeff Blagden Oct 04, 2022 Photo provided by Prince Rupert Port Authority