Category Archives: News
Prosecution Service Clears Prince George RCMP Officer of Wrong-Doing in the 2020 Death of an Indigenous Man in Custody
A Prince George RCMP officer involved in the death of an Indigenous man in 2020 has been cleared of wrong-doing by the BC Prosecution Service. Police were initially called out to E and I Sports on Apr...
Oct 13, 2023
Northern Development Initiative Trust Launches New Indigenous Engagement Plan
A new Indigenous Engagement Plan will help the Northern Development Initiative Trust support the 89 Indigenous governments in their region. It is guided by five key themes: improved communication, pro...
Oct 13, 2023
Prince Rupert Adopts Housing Acceleration Action Plan in Tandem With Federal Funding Application
We all know Prince Rupert is awaiting Federal funds to fix their water infrastructure, but it isn't the only project in the City awaiting word from Ottawa. In August, the City applied for $10 million ...
Oct 13, 2023
Province Seeks Input on New Post-Emergency Financial Assistance Regulations
After coming under fire for their lackluster disaster support in recent months, the Province is seeking public input on new regulations. Noticing the poor press, the province introduced the Emergency ...
Oct 12, 2023
Kitimat RCMP Looking to Catch Dangerous Dirt Bikers Following Months of Complaints
Months of complaints regarding dirt bikes being driven in a dangerous manner from across Kitimat have RCMP searching for suspects. Police have received complaints of motorcyclists driving on sidewalks...
Oct 12, 2023
Staffing Shortages Prompt Service Reductions for BC Transit in Kitimat
Staffing shortages are forcing BC Transit and the District of Kitimat to make some changes to their service schedules in the community. A new, reduced, weekday schedule will take effect next week, whi...
Oct 12, 2023
Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Near Dunkley Prompts Single Lane Alternating Traffic on Highway 97 as Police Investigate
Highway 97 is currently down to single lane alternating traffic near Dunkley, following a fatal two-vehicle collision from early this morning. Quesnel RCMP responded to the collision between a tractor...
Oct 12, 2023
UNBC Places 2nd in their Category on Mclean's University Rankings List for 2nd Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, the University of Northern BC has placed second in their category on Mclean's magazine's university rankings. It also marks the 20th consecutive year that UNBC placed wit...
Oct 12, 2023
Vanderhoof RCMP Searching for Woman Missing from Saik'uz First Nation Reserve
Vanderhoof RCMP are hoping the public can help locate a missing woman. 29 year-old Chelsey Quaw was last seen leaving her residence on the Saik'uz First Nations reserve, southwest of the City, on foot...
Oct 12, 2023
Crews in Prince Rupert Begin Backfilling Roads as Interim Repairs While They Await Federal Funding for Water Main Replacements
Continual water main repairs continue to exhaust city crews and funding in Prince Rupert as they await word on Federal support. Crews have begun backfilling holes on 7th Avenue East in order to allow ...
Oct 12, 2023