Category Archives: News
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Steven Louis McPhee on Warrants
The Fort St John RCMP is requesting assistance from the public in locating 56-year-old Steven Louis McPhee, who is currently wanted on active warrants. McPhee faces charges for driving while prohibite...
Jul 18, 2025
Fort St John Man Arrested After Brandishing Pistol in Public
On the evening of July 17, Fort St John RCMP responded to a report of a man flashing a pistol at a member of the public near the intersection of 87 Street and 99 Avenue. Police arrived promptly at aro...
Jul 18, 2025
First Nations Chiefs Unite Against One Canadian Economy Act
Chiefs from across Canada met in Gatineau this week to strongly oppose the federal government's recently passed One Canadian Economy Act. The Act, introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government...
Jul 18, 2025
B.C. Expands Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Sales to Protect Supply
The Province of British Columbia is expanding its drug sale restrictions to include tirzepatide and dulaglutide-marketed as Mounjaro and Trulicity-to ensure continued access for people with Type 2 dia...
Jul 18, 2025 Physician giving bottle of pills to patient with impairment, helping with prescription medicine and drugs at checkup visit appointment. Old woman with disability in wheelchair at consultation.
Indigenous Partnership Front and Centre in Canada's New Infrastructure Push
The federal government is promising a new era of infrastructure development in full partnership with Indigenous Peoples. At the First Nations Major Projects Summit held in Gatineau, Prime Minister Mar...
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Bella Coola, Haida Gwaii and Northern B.C. Communities Benefit from Arts Grants
From Bella Coola to Haida Gwaii, and across Quesnel, Terrace and the Bulkley Valley, communities throughout northern and coastal B.C. are seeing the impact of major investment in local arts and cultur...
Jul 17, 2025
Blueberry River First Nations Lead Landmark Restoration Effort in Northeast B.C.
Blueberry River First Nations and the BC Energy Regulator have launched a major restoration project aimed at healing industrial damage in the Nation's traditional territory. The work is part of the 20...
Jul 17, 2025
B.C.'s U.S. Health-Care Recruitment Drive Brings in Hundreds of Applications
British Columbia's campaign to recruit American health-care professionals is off to a fast start. Since launching its U.S. campaign in June, the province has received nearly 780 job applications from ...
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Smithers First Responders Join Tour de North to Support Kids with Cancer
Two of Smithers' local heroes are preparing to ride for a cause that touches nearly every family-childhood cancer. RCMP Constable Justin Preston and paramedic Samuelle Simard are taking part in the 20...
Jul 17, 2025
Public Feedback Wanted on Future of Smithers Transit
BC Transit and the Town of Smithers are developing a Transit Future Service Plan and are asking residents to help shape the future of local transit. A public survey is now live and will remain open un...
Jul 17, 2025