Category Archives: News
Quesnel RCMP Seeking Public Information Regarding Fatal Plane Crash Near Bowron Lake Last Night
One person is dead following a plane crash near Bowron Lake, roughly 30 kilometres east of Wells yesterday evening. Quesnel RCMP were called out to the incident at around 8:40 last night, where they w...
Aug 04, 2023
Port Workers in BC to Wrap Up Two Days of Voting Regarding New Collective Bargaining Agreement This Evening
Port workers in BC will wrap up the second of a two day vote on whether or not to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement at 6:00 this evening. On Sunday, the International Longshore and Warehous...
Aug 04, 2023
Emergency Department Services at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton to be Interrupted Over the Long Weekend
Emergency Department services at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton will be interrupted over the long weekend. Due to a shortage in physician coverage, emergency services will be unavailable between...
Aug 04, 2023
Emergency Water Main Repairs Prompt Precautionary Boil Water Notice in Prince Rupert and Reduced Pressure for Some
Emergency water main repairs in Prince Rupert are prompting a precautionary boil water notice, and a possible loss of water for some residents. Issued at the request of Northern Health, the notice is ...
Aug 03, 2023
New Funding to Improve Health and Connectedness of Four Northern Communities
Projects which promote and foster healthy lifestyles in four northern communities are among 33 benefitting from a fresh provincial investment. Funding from the PlanH Program supports local and First N...
Aug 03, 2023
Warmer Temperature Forecasts and Lower Humidity Likely to Prompt Increase in Wildfire Smoke in the Northwest
Warmer temperatures and lower humidity in the forecast has the Wildfire Service warning of increased wildfire smoke in the Northwest. For inland sections of the north coast, including Terrace and Kiti...
Aug 03, 2023
First Nations Leaders Call for Increase in BC's Water Rental Rates; Immediate Funding to Protect Watersheds Amid Droughts
First Nations leaders are calling for immediate reforms to BC's water rental rates, and funding to help protect watersheds from on-going droughts. Over two-thirds of BC's 34 watersheds are currently u...
Aug 03, 2023
Second Shift at Nechako Lumber Co in Vanderhoof to be Permanently Cut This Fall in Most Recent Hit to Forestry Sector
Forestry workers in the north are set to take another hit, with a Vanderhoof mill now planning to halve its operations this fall. Sinclar Group Forest Products will be permanently cutting one of two s...
Aug 03, 2023
Kitimat RCMP Respond to Pair of Collisions Prompted by Lack of Awareness and Alertness on the Roads
Drivers in Kitimat are being reminded to obey traffic rules and right-of-ways, and stay alert on the roads, following a string of recent incidents. Yesterday, RCMP were called out to a two-vehicle col...
Aug 03, 2023
2023 Wildfire Season Now Most Costly in BC's History, On Top of Burning the Most Hectares
With more than $357 million spent fighting wildfires in BC this year, the 2023 season is officially the most costly on record. Since April 1st, the province has seen nearly 1,600 wildfires burn a sing...
Aug 03, 2023