Category Archives: News
BC residents getting better Mortgage protection soon
BC residents seeking to get a mortgage are soon going to have enhanced consumer protection as part of new legislation for mortgage service providers. The Provincial Government is replacing the outdate...
Oct 04, 2022
Quesnel Forestry Initiatives program hosting UBC MIF Field School for third year in a row
For the third consecutive year, Quensel's Forestry Initiatives program will be hosting the UBC Master of International Forestry field school. 16 students along with their professors will have a chance...
Oct 04, 2022
Métis Nation British Columbia partnering with Métis Financial Corporation of BC to create first-time home buyers' program
During the 2022 Mtis Nation British Columbia Annual General Meeting, which was the first in person one since the pandemic started, a new program was announced by the Mtis Financial Corporation of BC. ...
Oct 04, 2022
Nechako First Nations Call on BC and Canada to Develop New Water Management Plan for the Nechako River and Reservoir Amid White Sturgeon Deaths
A trio of Nechako First Nations are calling on the province and Ottawa to work with them to develop a new water management plan for the Nechako River and Reservoir. In a January suit against Rio Tinto...
Oct 03, 2022
Multiple Drugs, Weapons, and Cash Seized Following Drug Trafficking Investigation in Houston
Multiple drugs, cash, and weapons were seized from two residences in Houston following a two week drug trafficking investigation. RCMP launched the investigation on September 15th, after receiving inf...
Oct 03, 2022
Taylor's Only Medical Clinic Closes Down Following Payment Model Changes for Doctors
Taylor's only medical clinic has permanently closed its doors after the District was unable to work out a new contract for services. Since 2017, in-person care at the facility has been provided by the...
Oct 03, 2022
Man Airlifted to Vancouver Following Serious ATV Incident in Prince Rupert
A man had to be airlifted to Vancouver to treat serious injuries following an ATV accident in Prince Rupert on Friday night. At around 8:00, RCMP received a call from the Fire Department requesting as...
Oct 03, 2022
Three Northern Companies Among 8 Being Honoured With Indigenous Business Awards
Three northern companies are among 8 individuals and organizations being honoured with Indigenous Business Awards this year. Handed out annually by the BC Achievement Foundation, the Awards honour the...
Oct 03, 2022
Prince George RCMP hosting city's first ever National Coffee with a Cop day
This Wednesday, Prince George RCMP community officers will be making their way to local coffee shops as part of National Coffee with a Cop day. This event is the first of it's kind to take place in Pr...
Oct 03, 2022 Poster Courtesy of Prince George RCMP
Truth and Reconciliation Day sees totem pole raised in Terrace
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, another totem pole was raised in Terrace. At the Kermode Friendship Society on Friday, a totem pole was raised to remember and honour the survivors of...
Oct 03, 2022 Kermode Friendship Society raises totem pole on Truth and Reconciliation Day. Photo by Morgyn Budden.