Author Archives: Kobie Smith

Prince Rupert Proposes Waterfront Land Transfer to Gitxaala
The City of Prince Rupert has issued a formal notice of its intent to transfer a piece of waterfront land to Gitxaala Properties LP - for just one dollar. The property, known as Lot 1, Waterfront Bloc...
Kobie Smith Jun 03, 2025

Rally for Sebastian Moore Renews Demands for Justice
Family and community members gathered outside the Terrace RCMP detachment on Tuesday May 27th , renewing calls for justice in the unsolved homicide of 17-year-old Sebastian Moore.
Kobie Smith May 28, 2025

Smithers Woman Awarded Nearly $1M in Lawsuit Against 7-Eleven; Judge Orders Double Court Costs
A BC Supreme Court judge has ordered 7-Eleven to pay double the court costs to a Smithers woman who sued the company and won nearly $1 million in damages-after originally offering to settle for just $...
Kobie Smith May 21, 2025 serezniy / Depositphotos.com

Tragic Crash: Vehicle Enters Telkwa River, One Fatality Reported
Smithers RCMP are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday morning on the Telkwa Forest Service Road. At around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday May 20, emergency crews responded to a report of a vehic...
Kobie Smith May 21, 2025 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP

Telkwa RCMP Looking for Underage ATV Riders Causing Safety Concerns
RCMP in the Telkwa area are looking to track down a group of youths riding ATVs and causing concern for some residents. Police say complaints are on the rise, with reports of young riders operating wi...
Kobie Smith May 13, 2025 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP

Mark Carney Unveils New Federal Cabinet Focused on Economic Growth and National Renewal
Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled the members of Canada's new federal Cabinet, following a decisive election that handed his government a strong mandate to reshape the country's economic and sec...
Kobie Smith May 13, 2025 File photo of Prime Minister Mark Carney

Kitimat Council Approves 2025 Budget and Tax Changes
Kitimat council has finalized the town's 2025 tax framework, unanimously adopting three key financial bylaws during a special meeting held on May 7. The move follows earlier readings of the bylaws at ...
Kobie Smith May 13, 2025
Drug Bust in Thornhill Leads to Multiple Arrests, Ongoing Investigation
Police executed a search warrant this Saturday May 3 at a home on Queensway Drive in Thornhill, following a drug trafficking investigation. Officers seized suspected cocaine, crystal meth, illicit pha...
Kobie Smith May 12, 2025

BC-Alert Test Tomorrow May 7th at 1:55pm
Another test of Canada's National public alter system takes place tomorrow at 1:55pm. It will be heard on cellphone, TV and radio. Regular testing provides officials with an opportunity to validate an...
Kobie Smith May 06, 2025

Elevator Failure on BC Ferry Leaves Disabled Passengers Stranded
BC Ferries is under fire after passengers with disabilities were forced to crawl up stairs or pay to be carried aboard the Northern Adventure-because the ship's elevator has been out of service for ne...
Kobie Smith May 05, 2025