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LNG Flaring Update in Kitimat
LNG Canada says flaring activities tied to an LNG import cargo will continue through mid-May. Flare height is expected to vary between 20 and 50 meters until around May 15th. Community members may notice increased noise and visible emissions during this period - all part of the facility's safe start-up process. The com...
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Communities Stand United in Honour of Luke Pearson and for Safer Futures
On April 29, Indigenous communities across northern British Columbia united in an extraordinary show of strength, solidarity, and sorrow following the tragic death of 32-year-old Luke Pearson in Skidegate. After the man charged with second-degree murder was taken into custody, members of the Haida Nation asked the accu...
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Telkwa Property Taxes Set to Rise 6.67%
Property owners in Telkwa are facing a 6.67% tax increase for 2025, pending approval of the village's budget later this month. For the average household, this increase translates to an estimated $114 more per month. Along with the tax hike, sewer fees will rise by 2%, and water fees are proposed to increase by 6.5%. Wa...
Apr 29, 2025
LNG Canada Shipment Nears & Key Industry Updates
LNG Canada's $40-billion facility is on track to ship its first export cargo within weeks, though the destination has not yet been revealed. The plant is currently in its final testing stages. Meanwhile, other major LNG projects across British Columbia continue to progress, including Woodfibre LNG, Cedar LNG, Ksi Lisim...
Apr 29, 2025
Rural Minds Matter: Mental Health Awareness Campaign Hits Northern BC
This May, the (SFMHS) is launching its Rural Minds Matter campaign to raise awareness about mental health in Northern BC's rural and remote communities. With one in five Canadians expected to face mental health challenges this year, the situation is even more pressing for rural residents, who often avoid seeking help ...
Apr 29, 2025
Ross Leads in Skeena-Bulkley Valley as Election Results Begin to Solidify
The race for Skeena-Bulkley Valley has seen Conservative candidate Ellis Ross in the lead, with 47.7% of the vote, or 18,336 votes, as 241 out of 254 polls have reported. Incumbent NDP candidate Taylor Bachrach is in second place with 38.7% of the vote, securing 14,856 votes. Liberal candidate Inderpal Dhillon follows ...
Apr 29, 2025
Election Day in Skeena-Bulkley Valley: Polls Open Across the Region
It's election day in the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding, and voters are heading to the polls for the 2025 Federal Election. This election follows a campaign that began on March 23, marked by issues like the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST today. Voters...
Apr 28, 2025
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Murder Charge Laid in Skidegate Fatal Collision
A 32-year-old man from Skidegate has been charged with second degree murder following the death of a pedestrian earlier this week. On Tuesday, April 22, at approximately 1:17 p.m., Daajing Giids RCMP responded to a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of Front Street in Skidegate. The ...
Apr 25, 2025
April 25 news
Missed our newscast for April 25? Catch up and listen right here! Here's a quick look at what you might have missed: Fraser Lake ER closed today due to staffing shortage Suspect arrested in targeted homicide in Haida Gwaii Cedar LNG gets approval for temporary laydown yard in Kitimat Elections Canada sticking with pape...
Apr 25, 2025
Skidegate Grieves Loss of Luke Pearson in Targeted Homicide
The community of Skidegate is mourning the tragic loss of 32-year-old Luke Pearson, who died Tuesday in what police are calling a targeted homicide. Pearson was fatally struck by a vehicle on Front Street in the early afternoon. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. A suspect has been arrested, and t...
Apr 25, 2025
Indigenous Voices Matter: A Call to Vote in the Federal Election on April 28
As Canadians prepare to head to the polls this Monday, April 28, debates around party platforms and leadership continue to shape the national conversation. Among these voices, Canada's Indigenous population is once again being encouraged to step forward and make their voices heard at the ballot box. Historically, the r...
Apr 25, 2025
Rotary Club Holds Massive Book Sale to Support Student Food Program
The Rotary Club of Terrace-Skeena Valley is hosting a massive book sale from April 25 to April 27 to raise funds for its Operation Starfish program, which provides food assistance to students in need over the weekend. The sale, located at the former City Furniture building on Lakelse Ave, will run by donation. Operatio...
Apr 25, 2025
SNRK Artists from Kitimat Village Devastated by East Vancouver Fire
Hugo Evans RBRTH clothing, Quinton Nyce Savage Kids and SNRK, and Darren Metz also SNRK, Nyce and Metz originally from Kitimat Village, are facing a challenging recovery after a massive fire destroyed their studios and equipment in East Vancouver. The fire, which broke out early Wednesday morning on East Hastings Stree...
Apr 25, 2025
Boardwalk In Haisla is closed till Further Notice
The boardwalk in Haisla is closed till further notice it has been closed since February 2025. And remains closed. No one is allowed on the boardwalk until it's safe to due so. A log hit one of they pylons causing damage. They are working with an engineer. If you have an questions you can contact Brenda Bouzane Harbour ...
Apr 25, 2025
