Category Archives: News
B.C. Prepares for Wildfire Risks This Victoria Day Weekend
As the Victoria Day long weekend approaches, officials are urging both residents and travelers in BC to prioritize safety due to increasing wildfire risks. Currently, 28 wildfires are active across th...
May 15, 2025
Low Snowpack in Skeena-Nass Raises Drought Risk
The Skeena-Nass region is facing an early warning sign of summer drought, with snowpack levels well below average. According to the latest provincial survey, the area's snowpack sits at just 59 percen...
May 15, 2025 The Skeena river on the unceded and ancestral territory of the Gitselasu, Tsimshian people.
Moose Hide Campaign Day: A Day to Stand Against Violence
Today, May 15, marks Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against violence toward women, children, and gender-diverse individuals. Originating in BC as an In...
May 15, 2025
Indigenous-Led Projects Strengthen Food Security and Sovereignty Across Northern B.C.
In northern British Columbia, more than 30 Indigenous-led projects are making a significant impact on food security and sovereignty, supported by a groundbreaking initiative that continues to expand. ...
May 14, 2025
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...
May 13, 2025
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...
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 ...
May 13, 2025
Dawson Creek ER Temporarily Closed Until 10 PM
Emergency Department services at Dawson Creek & District Hospital are currently unavailable due to unexpected staffing shortages. Regular operations are expected to resume at 10 o'clock tonight. I...
May 12, 2025
Kitselas First Nation Expands Forestry Operations with Major Tenure Purchase
Kitselas First Nation is expanding its role in the forestry sector with the purchase of a new forest tenure from A&A Trading Ltd. The deal includes Forest License A16836 and Road Permit RP16688, g...
May 12, 2025
B.C. Attracts Surge of U.S. Nurses with Streamlined Registration Process
A new initiative in British Columbia has drastically reduced the time for U.S. nurses to register and start working in the province. What once took months can now be completed in just a few days, lead...
May 12, 2025