Author Archives: Kobie Smith
Kitimat Launches Local Compost Facility to Process Community Food Waste
Kitimat has officially opened a new compost facility at the local landfill, allowing food waste to be processed right in the community for the first time. The project was made possible with $1.2 milli...
Jul 28, 2025
Prince Rupert Launches Free Summer Gym Nights for Youth
The City of Prince Rupert is rolling out a new summer pilot program aimed at making recreation more accessible for local youth. Starting this Saturday and running through the end of August, drop-in gy...
Jul 28, 2025 File photo of the Welcome to Prince Rupert sign
Terrace Implements Stage 2 Water Restrictions Amid Dry Weather
Stage 2 water restrictions are now in effect in Terrace as dry weather continues across the region. Starting today, July 16th, residents can only use sprinklers between 6 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. on...
Jul 16, 2025
Kitimat Local Man Dies in Rafting Accident on Kitimat River
A tragic accident on the Kitimat River has claimed the life of a Kitimat local man. Just after 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, Kitimat RCMP were called to a report of a possible drowning near Nalbeelah Creek,...
Jul 16, 2025 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP
Emergency Department Closures Across Northern B.C. Today July 14th 2025
Northern Health is warning residents of several temporary emergency room closures across the region due to ongoing staffing shortages. In Dawson Creek, the ER at Dawson Creek & District Hospital w...
Jul 14, 2025 Northern Health Notification graphic / Courtesy: Northern Health
Haisla Nation Heads to the Polls for Chief and Council Election on Monday July 11th
The Haisla Nation is heading to the polls on Monday to elect one Chief Councillor and five Councillors. In-person voting will take place at the Haisla Recreation Centre from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Running f...
Jul 11, 2025
Measles Exposure Warning in Fort St. John
Northern Health is warning of another possible measles exposure in Fort St. John - this time at the hospital's emergency department between 3:30 p.m. on July 4th and 2 a.m. on July 5th. Anyone who was...
Jul 10, 2025 Northern Health Notification graphic / Courtesy: Northern Health
New Shelter and Transitional Housing Opens in Kelowna for Women and Children Fleeing Violence
Forty-four new shelter and transitional housing spaces have opened in Kelowna to support women and children fleeing violence. The newly built AG House, operated by NOW Canada, includes 20 shelter beds...
Jul 09, 2025
Police Urge Caution as E-Bike Complaints Surge in Terrace
Terrace RCMP say complaints are on the rise over the misuse of E-bikes and E-dirt bikes around the city. Police say riders have been spotted speeding through residential streets, tearing down municipa...
Jul 03, 2025
Young Driver Caught Speeding with Child in Vehicle Near Kalum Motel
A young driver was caught speeding more than double the limit on Highway 16 near the Kalum Motel last Thursday night. Shortly after 9 p.m. on June 27, a BC Highway Patrol officer clocked a blue vehicl...
Jul 02, 2025