Category Archives: News

Spirit Bear Sightings Spark Safety Warnings from Conservation Officers
People heading out near Terrace and Kitimat hoping to spot a rare Kermode bear - also known as the spirit bear are being urged to stay in their vehicles and avoid actions that could put the animals at...
Kobie Smith Jun 04, 2025

Teen Musician Begins First Tour Through B.C. Indigenous Communities
Fifteen-year-old Vancouver Island musician James Vickers is set to begin his first tour, performing in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. His tour will take him to Bella Bella, Prince...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 04, 2025

B.C. Holds Off on Mandatory Measles Vaccination for Schools Amid Growing Outbreak
As Canada grapples with its largest measles outbreak in decades, British Columbia has opted against requiring the MMR vaccine for school attendance. This decision comes despite over 2,500 measles case...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 04, 2025 Remains / Depositphotos.com

Poll Finds Strong Opposition to Public Funding for LNG Projects
A new Lger poll, commissioned by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and Environmental Defence, reveals that just 18% of Canadians want their tax dollars used to support ...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 04, 2025

Williams Lake, Fort St. John, and Other B.C. Towns Recognized for Outstanding Recycling Efforts
Williams Lake and Fort St. John were spotlighted in this year's Top Collector Awards, a provincial initiative celebrating B.C.'s top facilities for collecting used oil, antifreeze, and other hazardous...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 04, 2025

Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Across Northeastern BC
Wildfire smoke has prompted special air quality statements across Northeastern BC, with poor air quality and reduced visibility affecting the North Peace River, South Peace River, and Fort Nelson regi...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 04, 2025

NEW TRANSIT STOPS IN RUPERT
Prince Rupert has added three new transit shelters thanks to support from the BC Transit Shelter Program. The shelters are now in place at Prince Rupert Hospital, Kootenay and McKay Street, and Charle...
Kobie Smith Jun 03, 2025

Ellis Ross Begins Parliamentary Term with Key Priorities and Strong Financial Support
Ellis Ross, the new Conservative MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, has entered federal office with a comprehensive support package. His financial package includes a salary of $209,800 and a $429,600 budge...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 03, 2025

Fort St John Police Investigating Break and Enter at Mondo Restaurant
On May 29, Fort St John RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at Mondo Restaurant, located on 100th Street, shortly after 11:00 pm. Surveillance footage captured five individuals-four males ...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 03, 2025 Processed with MOLDIV

Burns Lake Traffic Stop Results in Major Drug Seizure and Arrest
On May 30, a traffic stop in Burns Lake ended with the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and cash. The Burns Lake Crime Reduction Unit (BLCRU) had been monit...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 03, 2025