Lindsay Newman

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Guns, drugs and cash seized in Houston

News Lindsay Newman - October 3, 2022

Houston RCMP have seized drugs, guns and cash following a drug investigation. Police launched an investigation on September 15 after reports of suspicious activity believed to be tied to drug...

Recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day In PG

News Lindsay Newman - August 31, 2022

Today (Wednesday) marks International Overdose Awareness Day which is a campaign to reduce the stigma of drug use and raise awareness. B.C. has lost more than 10,000 people to illicit...

IIO investigating police involved shooting near Houston that leaves one injured

News Lindsay Newman - August 30, 2022

The Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating after one person was injured following a police involved shooting. At around 3:30 a.m. this morning (Tuesday), the RCMP responded to a...

Fake social media posts launch investigation by Burns Lake RCMP

News Lindsay Newman - July 19, 2022

The Village of Burns Lake is advising the community of false reports on social media about attempted kidnappings in the community. Several calls were made to the Burns Lake RCMP...

Winnipeg man dies after being run over by a pickup truck near Houston

News Lindsay Newman - July 18, 2022

BC Highway Patrol and the BC Coroners Service are investigating an incident that left one man dead over the weekend near Houston. Police were called to Highway 16 near Irrigation...

Smithers woman looking for her lost luggage for almost one week

News Lindsay Newman - July 14, 2022

A mother of two from Smithers is attempting to locate her and her daughter's luggage after returning home from Nova Scotia on Sunday (Jul 10). Lynn MacKenzie, a Vista Radio...

Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen’s billboard vandalized again

News Lindsay Newman - July 14, 2022

Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen’s billboard near Smithers has once again been targeted with hateful graffiti. The sign could be seen with swastikas spray painted and the phrase “Dictatorship party”. According to...

Police continue to look for missing Fraser Lake man

News Lindsay Newman - July 5, 2022

RCMP continue to look for information about a missing Fraser Lake man. 42 year-old Jerry Keith Krietz was reported missing on July 9, 2017 after he had not been heard...

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Settlement reached between West Moberly First Nations, B.C, Canada and BC Hydro related to Site C

News Lindsay Newman - June 27, 2022

A settlement has been reached between West Moberly First Nations, Canada, BC Hydro and B.C. This is a partial settlement...

Police look for witnesses after a single vehicle crash involving a school bus in Burns Lake

News Lindsay Newman - June 17, 2022

The driver of a school bus has been charged in connection to a single vehicle crash that left some...

10% of seniors will experience elder abuse at some point says BC Seniors Advocate

News Lindsay Newman - June 15, 2022

Today (Wednesday) marks Elder Abuse Awareness Day and BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says it is something that is...

BC Transit looks at ways to improve transit service along Highway 16

News Lindsay Newman - May 30, 2022

Residents are being asked for their input on transit service along Highway 16. The survey has been launched by BC...

Fine issued to Coastal Gaslink for non-compliance under its environmental assessment certificate

News Lindsay Newman - May 9, 2022

A second administrative penalty has been issued to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. by the Environment Assessment Office. The fine of...

The province increases forest revenue sharing with First Nations

News Lindsay Newman - April 27, 2022

The province has announced that it will more than double the forestry revenues that will be shared with First...

Fraser Lake to host business expo and job fair in June

News Lindsay Newman - April 27, 2022

Fraser Lake will be hosting its Small Business Expo for the first time since 2019 but it will have...

Leona Prince appointed as Director of Instruction Indigenous Education for SD91

News Lindsay Newman - April 12, 2022

Leona Prince has been named by SD91 to the newly created role of Director of Instruction-Indigenous Education. The new position...

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