Category Archives: News
More flaring operations planned at LNG Canada facility in Kitimat
LNG Canada says more flaring will be underway this week at their facility in Kitimat. At some point between today, Tuesday, May 5th, and Thursday, May 7th, gas will be flared off for a 12 to 24 hour p...
May 05, 2026 File photo of LNG Canada's flare stack in Kitimat, BC // Courtesy: LNG Canada
Burns Lake RCMP investigating reports of copper theft related to May 4th telecommunication outage
The Burns Lake RCMP are investigating reports of copper theft near the Sheraton rest stop on Highway 16, just west of Burns Lake, the suspected cause of yesterday's widespread telecommunications outag...
May 05, 2026 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP
A Day of Remembrance for Red Dress Day Raises Awareness
Today Tuesday May 5th is the National Day for Red Dress Day it marks the Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people. As it honors the victims and survivors...
May 05, 2026 Red Dress Day
(File Photo)
Widespread outage affecting TELUS networks, services partially restored in Northwest
UPDATE: Telecommunication services have been partially restored in the Northwest Cellphones, landlines, internet and 9-1-1 services had been interrupted across the Northwest, as well as parts of the c...
May 04, 2026 TELUS outage map as of 7:15am Monday, May 4th, 2026 // Courtesy: TELUS
Evacuation Alert issued for Webster Creek
The Cariboo Regional District had issued an Evacuation Alert for the Webster Creek Fire Area. Yesterday Thursday April 30th The wildfire poses a threat to life & safety. The Regional District said...
May 01, 2026 Webster Creek Area under Evacuation Alert
(Photo Credit: EmergencyInfoBC)
Major flare underway at LNG Canada facility in Kitimat
A major flaring event is currently underway at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat. The company had sent out a notice around 11:30 A.M today saying flaring at the facility this time around could create...
Apr 29, 2026 Flaring operations at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat April 29th, 2026. // Courtesy: CFNR's Kobie Smith
Avalanche control work planned for Kitselas Mountain
CN Rail will be conducting avalanche control work today on Kitselas Mountain. The work will get underway sometime between 2:00pm and 6:00pm depending on local flying conditions. Avalanche Canada consi...
Apr 23, 2026 Screenshot of Avalanche Canada's map of the Skeena and Bulkey valley areas // Courtesy: Avalanche Canada
LNG Canada ordered to find a solution for excessive black smoke emissions at LNG plant in Kitimat
Effective Wednesday, April 22nd, LNG Canada had been ordered to begin submitting reports to the province within 48 hours each time black smoke is present during flaring at their facility in Kitimat fo...
Apr 23, 2026 File Photo of LNG Canada's flare stack in Kitimat, BC // Courtesy: LNG Canada
Premier David Eby reverses course on DRIPA suspension
DRIPA won't be amended or suspended this legislative sitting after all. That's the latest word from Premier David Eby on the matter this week in what's been a rollercoaster couple of months for the fi...
Apr 22, 2026 pr2is / Depositphotos.com
Cariboo Fire Centre bans Category 2 and 3 open fires starting noon on April 23rd
Burn Bans on Category 2 and 3 open fires will be going into effect at noon across the entire Cariboo Fire Centre tomorrow, including on Tsilhqot'in lands. All Category 2 and 3 fires currently burning ...
Apr 22, 2026 Areas where Category 2 and 3 prohibitions on open fires will be coming into effect at noon on April 23rd // Courtesy: BC Wildfire Service