Category Archives: News
Slippery conditions on walkways and roads across Haida Gwaii
The Village of Masset has issued a Voyent!Alert for slippery road conditions on the North side of Graham Island today, and the Skidegate band council warned that conditions are much the same to the so...
Jan 06, 2026 LIIMIT / Depositphotos.com
Thornhill Fire Department Hosts Christmas Tree Bonfire
The Thornhill Fire Department and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine are offering residents an exciting and safe way to recycle their Christmas trees this holiday season. Starting Tuesday, Janua...
Jan 06, 2026
Smithers Fire Rescue Invites Residents to Volunteer Firefighter Information Session
Smithers Fire Rescue is inviting community members interested in becoming volunteer firefighters to attend an upcoming information session. The session will take place on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a...
Jan 06, 2026
B.C. Crime Drops as Police Receive Major Funding Boost
British Columbia is seeing measurable improvements in public safety following targeted investments in policing. The province's Crime Severity Index fell 11 percent in 2024, marking the largest drop in...
Jan 06, 2026
Conservative Party of BC Establishes Committee to Oversee Leadership Race
The Conservative Party of British Columbia has formed a Leadership Election Organizing Committee to oversee the selection of its next party leader. The committee is intended to operate as an impartial...
Jan 06, 2026
Fraser Institute Report Says BC Government Spending Reached Record High in 2025
A new report from the Fraser Institute says British Columbia's per-person government spending reached the highest level on record in 2025. According to the study, inflation-adjusted program spending t...
Jan 06, 2026 Premier David Eby at Kitimat press event on July 30th, 2025 // Courtesy: GovBC
Indigenous Services Canada Seeks Feedback on Indian Act Registration Reform
Indigenous Services Canada has launched a collaborative process seeking First Nations-led solutions to address remaining inequities in the Indian Act. The consultation focuses on two key issues: the s...
Jan 06, 2026
Fort St. John Hospital Reports Higher Than Usual Patient Volumes
Northern Health is advising Fort St. John and area residents that Fort St. John Hospital is currently experiencing higher than normal patient volumes. This increase is leading to longer wait times acr...
Jan 06, 2026
Heavy Snow Expected for Stewart and Kitimat
A snowfall warning is in effect for inland areas of the North Coast, including Stewart and Kitimat. A prolonged period of snow is expected today and tonight, with total accumulations of 15 to 25 centi...
Jan 05, 2026 Snowfall Warring for Kitimat and Stewart area
(Photo Credit: Environment Canada)
Staffing challenges continue to affect access to Emergency Departments at Northern Hospitals
Staffing Challenges are continuing to affect Emergency Department access at Hospitals across the North this week. In Terrace, the Ksyen Regional Hospital gave a notice this past Friday, January 2nd, t...
Jan 05, 2026 File photo of Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace, BC // Courtesy: Northern Health