Category Archives: News
B.C. Under Multiple Winter Weather Alerts: Extreme Cold and Heavy Snow Expected
Environment Canada has issued a series of winter weather warnings across northern and central British Columbia, including extreme cold and heavy snow. Residents in the North Peace River, Fort Nelson, ...
Dec 12, 2025
Northern Health Warns of Medetomidine in Drugs in Northwest BC
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority are warning residents in the Northwest region of BC about the presence of Medetomidine in drugs, based on recent drug checking results. Medetomid...
Dec 12, 2025
Nuxalk Nation says Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Ellis Ross not welcome in Bella Coola, demands apology for planned meeting with local Rod and Gun club
The Nuxalk Nation has called Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Ellis Ross disrespectful, adding that he's not welcome within Bella Coola. In a statement, Nuxalk Nation Elected Chief Samuel Schooner has deman...
Dec 12, 2025 File photo of MP Ellis Ross
Winter Storm Watch for Terrace and Kitimat on Saturday December 13th 2025
Environment Canada is warning of potentially hazardous winter conditions for the North Coast's inland areas, including Terrace, Kitimat and north along Highway 37 . Forecasters say 25 to 35 centimeter...
Dec 11, 2025 Yellow-Winter Storm for North Coast - Inland including Terrace, Kitimat, and along Highway 37
Yukon and Northern BC gripped by prolonged extreme cold
An Arctic high pressure system is currently hanging over the Yukon and Northern BC, causing temperatures to plummet and keeping them dangerously low this week. Environment and Climate Change Canada ha...
Dec 11, 2025 Areas of Northern BC, Alberta, the Yukon and Northwest Territories currently experiencing prolonged extreme cold // Courtesy: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Major highways to the lower mainland closed due to weather impacts from atmospheric river
An Atmospheric river is currently impacting the lower mainland, prompting a localized state of emergency within the Fraser Valley Regional District due to flooding risks, as well as forcing the closur...
Dec 11, 2025 Area of the lower mainland feeling the impacts of an atmospheric river // Courtesy: Drive BC
Prince Rupert Gateway Partners Cut Emissions With Major Renewable Diesel Switch
The Prince Rupert Gateway is reporting a significant sustainability achievement as port operators transition to lower-carbon fuels. In 2025, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and 13 Gateway part...
Dec 10, 2025
Gitxaala Nation Welcomes historic ruling on DRIPA and mineral tenure reform
The Gitxaaa Nation is welcoming a landmark BC Court of Appeal decision that confirms the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) creates legally enforceable obligations....
Dec 10, 2025
Canadians Struggling with Financial Pressure Ahead of 2026
As the holiday season approaches, many Canadians are grappling with significant financial stress. A new survey from the Angus Reid Institute reveals that one in five Canadians is experiencing "high" f...
Dec 10, 2025
Winter Weather Safety Tips from PSD Mako
With winter weather in full force, the Fort St. John RCMP is urging the public to stay prepared for cold temperatures and snow. Police Service Dog Mako, along with his handler, is ready for the challe...
Dec 10, 2025