Author Archives: Kobie Smith
Gate-Latched Acura Pulled Off the Road by Highway Patrol
Police say they've seen plenty of unsafe vehicles over the years, but this one stood out. A BC Highway Patrol officer has pulled an Acura off the road after discovering a makeshift door latch and seve...
Jan 20, 2026 Gate-Latched Acura Pulled Off the Road by Highway Patrol
(Photo Credit: BC Highway Patrol)
Evacuation Order Issued for Kispiox River Ice Jam Flooding
An evacuation order has been issued by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, effective 9:00 p.m. on January 15th, due to flooding caused by an ice jam on the Kispiox River. The order applies to th...
Jan 15, 2026 Evacuation Order 2240 Poplar Park Road, 4917 and 4637 Kispiox Valley Road, and Cassiar Land District Lot 2281.
(Photo Credit: Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine)
Port of Prince Rupert Posts 14 per cent Cargo Growth in 2025 Amid Major Expansion
The Prince Rupert Port Authority says the Port of Prince Rupert handled 26.3 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, marking a 14 per cent increase compared to 2024, as the gateway continued through a histor...
Jan 14, 2026
Kitasoo Xai Xais Leaders Stand Firm Against Oil Transport
Christopher McKnight, elected Chief Councillor of the Kitasoo Xai Xais Nation, says the Nation's leadership including Hereditary Chiefs and elected council recently met with the Prime Minister of Cana...
Jan 13, 2026 Elected Chief Councillor Christopher McKnight and Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson
With Prime Minister Mark Carney
(Photo Credit: Facebook Kitasoo Xais Xais Nation)
Coastal First Nations Reaffirm Oil Tanker Opposition After Meeting with Prime Minister
Marilyn Slett, President of the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative and elected Chief of the Heiltsuk Nation, has issued a statement following a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Prin...
Jan 13, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney Receiving Copy of CFN Declaration during his visit in Prince Rupert with Coastal First Nations
(Photo Credit: CFN)
Strong Wind Warning for North Coast and Haida Gwaii
Strong winds that could cause damage are expected along the coast later today. Southeast winds will build to around 90 kilometres an hour, with gusts up to 110, beginning late this afternoon and conti...
Jan 13, 2026 Strong Wind Warning for North Coast and Haida Gwaii
(Photo Credit: Environment Canada)
District of Kitimat Councilor Mario Feldhoof not wanting "Unceded" on new Highway Signage
Earlier last week at Kitimat's council meeting, members received an update on the development of new highway signage. Representatives from the x'isla Nation raised the opportunity to include x'isla re...
Jan 12, 2026 Proposed new signage in Haisla
(Photo Credit: District of Kitimat)
Water Quality Advisory for Kitimat
Effective today Monday, January 12th, the District of Kitimat has issued a Water Quality Advisory for the community water system. The advisory is due to increased turbidity, or cloudiness, in the Kiti...
Jan 12, 2026
Multiple Storm Systems Bringing Heavy Rain, Snow, and Wind for North Coast,Haida Gwaii, and coastal sections of the Central Coast.
A prolonged stretch of active weather is expected for the North Coast, Haida Gwaii, and coastal sections of the Central Coast, beginning Thursday night and lasting through Sunday. A series of Pacific ...
Jan 07, 2026 Multiple Storm Systems for North Coast, Haida Gwaii, and coastal sections of the Central Coast,
(Photo Credit: Environment Canada)
Snowfall Warning in Effect for Inland North Coast and Highway 16
A Snowfall Warning is in effect for inland areas of the North Coast, including Highway 16 east of Rainbow Summit, where 10 to 15 centimetres of snow is expected. Snow will continue through Thursday mo...
Jan 07, 2026 Snowfall warring for North Coast
Photo Credit (Environment Canada)