Category Archives: News
Charges Approved Against Man Arrested in Connection with a Break and Enter in Smithers Last Month
Charges have been approved against a man arrested in relation with a break and enter in Smithers from last month. RCMP were initially called out to a commercial building on Alfred Avenue on June 30th ...
Jul 19, 2023
Province Releases Draft Environmental Assessment Report for Cariboo Gold Project, Opens Public Engagement Period
Members of the public can now submit their feedback on the draft environmental assessment certificate for the Cariboo Gold project. Proposed by the Osisko Development Corporation, the underground gold...
Jul 19, 2023
Some Alerts and Orders Lifted as Armed Forces and International Crews Assist in Fighting BC's Wildfires
Update: It's all hands on deck to battle the over 380 wildfires burning in BC, the majority of which are in the Bulkley-Nechako. Support from the Armed Forces and international firefighters have helpe...
Jul 19, 2023
UPDATE 3: ILWU Rescinds Strike Notice After Prime Minister Convenes Incident Response Group
Update 3: Port workers in BC have rescinded a 72-hour strike notice issued today after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got involved. Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union issued the...
Jul 19, 2023
2023 Remains on Pace to Surpass Last Year as Deadliest Yet in the Toxic Drug Overdose Crisis
At least 1,228 individuals have lost their lives to illicit drug overdoses in BC through the first six months of 2023. According to the most recent preliminary report from the Coroners' Service, the t...
Jul 19, 2023
Evacuation Alert Lifted for Village of Sik-E-Dakh (Glen Vowel) and Surrounding Area
An evacuation alert which had been in place for the Village of Sik-E-Dakh and the surrounding area has been rescinded. It had been issued last Thursday due to a wildfire burning just west of the Villa...
Jul 18, 2023
Port Workers Return to Picket Lines After ILWU Leadership Votes Down Federal Mediator's Proposed Settlement Agreement
Port workers in BC have resumed strike action after just five days away from the picket line. Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union had agreed to end their 13 day strike last week...
Jul 18, 2023
DFO Warns Anglers on West Coast of Rise in Whale Depredation Reports in Alaska and Washington
Anglers on the west coast are being warned of increasing reports of whale depredation in the waters around the State of Washington. Whale depredation refers to the removal of fish from human-placed fi...
Jul 18, 2023 Sperm whale mother diving with her calf
Council of the Haida Nation Formally Recognized as Haida Governing Body in New Reconciliation Agreement
BC and Canada have signed a new agreement with the Haida Nation recognizing them as the inherent holders of title and rights on Haida Gwaii. It will also see Ottawa formally recognize the Council of t...
Jul 18, 2023
Seabridge Gold Calls Tudor Gold's Application to Cancel Permit at KSM Mine Site "Frivolous and Without Merit"
A pair of mining companies are at odds over who has the rights to conduct activities on a stretch of land in the northwest. Yesterday, Tudor Gold filed an application to have a license of occupation a...
Jul 18, 2023