Author Archives: Kobie Smith

Kitimat RCMP Investigate Collision Between SUV and Bus
Kitimat RCMP are investigating a collision between an SUV and a bus that occurred on March 25th at 6:38 p.m. at the intersection of Haisla Boulevard and Tsimshian Boulevard. According to police, the S...
Kobie Smith Mar 28, 2025 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP

Northern Health Issues Urgent Warning About Dangerous Oxycocet Pills
Northern Health is issuing a warning to drug users across the North to avoid a round, white pill known as Oxycocet. The health authority says the pills have been found to contain a synthetic opioid th...
Kobie Smith Mar 28, 2025 Northern Health Notification graphic / Courtesy: Northern Health

B.C. to Scrap Consumer Carbon Tax Starting April 202
British Columbia will eliminate its consumer carbon tax beginning April 1, 2025, following the federal government's decision to remove its own. The provincial government plans to introduce legislation...
Kobie Smith Mar 26, 2025

Dust Advisory for Bulkley Valley
A Dust Advisory is in effect for Bulkley Valley due to high levels of coarse particulate matter. This advisory will remain in place until there is precipitation, dust suppression, or a change in traff...
Kobie Smith Mar 26, 2025 D.R.Gonzalez

Skeena MLA Claire Rattee Calls for Reevaluation of B.C.'s Safe Supply Policy
Skeena MLA Claire Rattee is urging a reassessment of B.C.'s "safe supply" strategy following new research showing a 33% rise in opioid-related hospitalizations since its implementation. The study also...
Kobie Smith Mar 26, 2025

Terrace Family Returns Home After Devastating Flood and Fire, Seeks Community Support
A Terrace family is finally back home after a devastating sewage flood and fire left their house severely damaged. Gerald and Angie Brown, along with their five children, were displaced after the Febr...
Kobie Smith Mar 07, 2025

B.C. Signs $670M Pharmacare Deal for Universal Medication Coverage
B.C.'s health minister calls a new $670-million pharmacare deal with Ottawa a significant step forward" in healthcare access. Minister Josie Osborne says no one should have to choose between medicatio...
Kobie Smith Mar 07, 2025
Kitimat RCMP Investigate Stolen Trailer, Seek Public's Help
Kitimat RCMP are investigating a stolen trailer reported missing on March 5th from the 300 block of Railway Ave. The trailer is a black 2022 8x12 Canadian Trailers Hydraulic dump trailer with two axle...
Kobie Smith Mar 07, 2025

Premier Eby Announces New Measures in Response to U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods
Premier David Eby has unveiled new measures aimed at protecting British Columbians, workers, and businesses from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods and energy. "The White House st...
Kobie Smith Mar 06, 2025

Prince Rupert Updates GOMAP to Help Drivers Navigate Road Closures
The City of Prince Rupert has introduced a new feature to its online mapping tool, GOMAP. With ongoing repairs to the City's water and sewage system, road closures can happen at a moment's notice. To ...
Kobie Smith Mar 06, 2025 File photo of the Welcome to Prince Rupert sign