Category Archives: News

Consortium of First Nations Along BC- Alaska Border Declare State of Emergency Over Dwindling Salmon Populations
A consortium of First Nations along the BC-Alaska border has declared a state of emergency over the on-going decline of salmon populations. Issued during their annual meeting last week, the declaratio...
Jeff Blagden Jun 13, 2023

Kitselas First Nation adds sixth council seat amid population growth
Kitselas First Nation's Chief and Council election has seen the addition of a new seat amid population growth. With a total of 72 out of 169 votes, Glenn Bennett has been re-elected as chief. Meanwhil...
Morgyn Budden Jun 13, 2023

Prince Rupert releases 2022 annual report
Prince Rupert has released their 2022 annual report for consideration. The report lists the city's ongoing work and progress on their multiple infrastructure improvements and developments. In 2022, th...
Morgyn Budden Jun 13, 2023

Masset RCMP Arrest Assault Suspect After He Returns to the Scene of the Crime Armed with a Firearm
Police in Masset were able to arrest an assault suspect this weekend after they became a cliche by returning to the scene of a crime. Initially, RCMP were called out to a residence on Raven Avenue jus...
Jeff Blagden Jun 13, 2023

Port of Prince Rupert Ranks Among 10-Least Efficient Container Ports by Time Spent in Port, According to New Report
BC's two major container ports both rank among the 10 least efficient in the world, according to a new report. Created by World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, the report marks the third ...
Jeff Blagden Jun 13, 2023

Fire Danger Ratings Raised Across BC as Rain Expected to Ease Wildfires in Some Areas, and Wind to Worsen it in Others
Fire danger ratings have been set to extreme for the southern portion of the Northwest Fire Centre, including Terrace, Smithers, and Houston. Extreme danger ratings continue west from there to the bor...
Jeff Blagden Jun 13, 2023

District of Kitimat's Annual Water Main Flush Now Underway, Residents May Notice Discolouration
Residents in Kitimat may notice some discolouration in their tap water as the District conducts their annual water main flush. Crews are currently focused on the area around Gyrfalcon Avenue, but will...
Jeff Blagden Jun 13, 2023

Secwepemc man to be featured on new stamp
A trio of new stamps from Canada Post are honouring the life and work of three Indigenous leaders. Started in 2022, the three are part of a multi-year Indigenous Leaders stamp series which has already...
Morgyn Budden Jun 12, 2023 Stamp honouring George Manuel (CNW Group/Canada Post)

Donnie Creek Wildfire Growing Again as Crews Make Some Progress Fighting Blaze Near Tumbler Ridge
As wildfire crews continued to battle a blaze threatening Tumbler Ridge, raging weekend winds have put an old nemesis back on their radar. After a week of being held, the 466,000 hectare Donnie Creek ...
Jeff Blagden Jun 12, 2023

Information still being sought 10 years after Tl'azt'en woman reported missing
This Wednesday marks 10 years since Tl'azt'en First Nation woman Immaculate Basil went missing. 27 years old at the time, Basil, a mother of one, was last seen in the Kuzche reserve area on June 14, 2...
Morgyn Budden Jun 12, 2023