Tag: Regional

Cluculz Lake VFD welcomes new fire truck

Fire Darin Bain -
With a haul capacity of 2,000 gallons, Tender 12 will help the Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department be better prepared to respond to fires throughout the Cluculz Lake Fire Protection Service Area. 

Vanderhoof RCMP continue investigation of a man killed a year ago

Crime Zachary Barrowcliff -
BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit is still looking for answers in the homicide of Gordon Sims, who was killed a year ago.

Environmental assessment certificate amendment approved for Mt. Milligan mine

Business Darin Bain -
This will authorize the mine, located 90 kilometres northeast of Fort St. James, to increase production and continue operations until 2035. 

Vanderhoof anticipating “substantial reduction in District revenue” resulting from Plateau Mill closure

District of Vanderhoof Darin Bain -
"Estimates indicate an approximate annual revenue impact of $580,000.00 equivalent to 11% of our taxation," Moutray said. 

Modular office delivery supports Fort St. James forestry business

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Tanizul Timber Ltd operates as a not-for-profit forest management company providing full-phase forest management services under its Community Forest Agreement (CFA) K4B, First Nations Woodland Licence N2O, and a Replaceable Forest Licence.

Man sentenced in relation to 2022 Fort St. James homicide

Crime Darin Bain -
On Wednesday, December 3, 33-year-old Thomas Duncan was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for ten years. 

“We can’t continue under the current conditions.”: Brink Forest Products halts operations for three weeks

Business Brendan Pawliw -
The temporary closure impacts between 75 and 80 workers.

Kavita Dhillon leaves competition in the dust at National Cross-Country Running Championships

Community Brendan Pawliw -
Dhillon blazed past the competition in the 4km race, which featured 140 participants from across Canada.

Blackwater Mine hospitality workers receive $7 per hour wage hike

Business Brendan Pawliw -
The deal runs through 2027.

B.C. passes bill to fast-track $6B North Coast transmission line

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The government’s bill to accelerate the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading Wednesday evening, despite opposition from B.C. Conservatives and the Greens.

School District 91 hosting community engagement sessions for Strategic Plan Refresh

Education Brendan Pawliw -
Community feedback from parents, caregivers, rightsholders, and community members is also welcomed.

Tom Cochrane to headline free concert during Vanderhoof’s 100th anniversary

Community Brendan Pawliw -
Today (Wednesday), the District announced Tom Cochrane, Trooper and the Headpins will be performing during the community’s 100th anniversary celebration on Sunday, July 5th at Riverside Park (2026).

IIO clears Vanderhoof RCMP officers of wrongdoing during arrest

RCMP Zachary Barrowcliff -
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) will not be pursuing further action against the Vanderhoof RCMP, after an arrest lead to an injury.

Nadleh Whut’en to host an event for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Community Logan Flint -
An event marking the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is being hosted by the Nadleh Whut’en on Tuesday.

Lucky seven: Lotto Max ticket bought in B.C. scores $31 million dollar jackpot

Entertainment Brendan Pawliw -
So far this year, B.C. lotto players have redeemed more than 196-million dollars in winnings via Lotto Max.

Mounties in Fort St. James hoping to identify possible sexual assault victim

Crime Darin Bain -
Mounties in Fort St. James are investigating a possible sexual assault.  Just after 9:00 pm on August 30th, the RCMP received a report of a disturbance in the parking lot, park access of Sonny Hamper Park on Stuart Drive. 
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