Category Archives: News
Pacific Salmon Foundation Boosts Haida Gwaii Conservation with $97K in Grants
The Pacific Salmon Foundation is investing in salmon stewardship on Haida Gwaii - awarding $97,500 to Indigenous- and community-led projects. The funding is part of a record $1.8 million dollars distr...
Jun 10, 2025
Prince Rupert Releases 2024 Municipal Report
The City of Prince Rupert has released its 2024 annual municipal report now available to the public. The report includes audited financial statements, strategic goals, and a look at city progress over...
Jun 10, 2025
Kitimat Residents Warned to Secure Garbage Amid Rising Bear Activity
Kitimat residents are being urged to better secure their garbage as bear activity in the area increases, with the BC Conservation Officer Service citing ongoing concerns about human-wildlife conflicts...
Jun 09, 2025 Big brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the forest
Wildfire Smoke Leads to Air Quality Alerts for B.C. Peace River and Fort Nelson
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Fort Nelson and the B.C. Peace River region due to the ongoing wildfire smoke. Poor air quality and reduced visibility are expected to...
Jun 09, 2025
Williams Lake Police Seize Drugs, Firearms, Cash in Major Bust
On June 5, the Cariboo-Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Williams Lake, uncovering a significant stash of illegal items. Police had been investigating a suspected d...
Jun 06, 2025
Firearm Seizure in Quesnel
Quesnel RCMP, assisted by the North District Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant for firearms this morning at a property on West Fraser Road. The operation took place around 7:30 a.m., ...
Jun 06, 2025
BC SPCA Urges Pet Owners to Keep Animals Out of Hot Cars
As temperatures continue to climb across BC, the BC SPCA is urging the public to be aware of the dangers of leaving pets in hot vehicles. Even a few minutes can put an animal's life at risk. Unlike hu...
Jun 06, 2025
B.C. Invests $7 Million to Enhance Emergency Response in Smithers, Witset, and Saik'uz
In an effort to improve emergency response across the Bulkley Valley, the B.C. government is investing nearly $7 million into projects in Smithers, Witset, and Saik'uz. The funding will boost the capa...
Jun 06, 2025
BC Greens Call PRGT Pipeline Approval a Betrayal of Indigenous Rights and Climate Goals
The BC Greens are condemning the NDP government's decision to greenlight construction on the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, saying it disregards Indigenous rights, environmental protection, ...
Jun 06, 2025 Vovashevchuk / Depositphotos.com
A & W Coming to Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert residents will soon be able to grab a Teen Burger and a frosty root beer. After years of anticipation, A&W is officially setting up shop in the city's downtown core. Excavators are a...
Jun 06, 2025