Category Archives: News

Nisga'a Nation's Ksi Lisims LNG Project Seeks Approval
The Nisga'a Nation's Ksi Lisims LNG project is on the brink of a major decision. B.C. government ministers are set to decide by September 7 whether to approve an environmental assessment for the propo...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025

New Major Projects Office Draws Criticism for Inaction
The Liberal government's announcement of a new office to "consider" approving major infrastructure projects is being criticized as more bureaucratic delay than meaningful action. Prime Minister Mark C...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025

Poilievre Proposes "Stand on Guard" Amendment to Protect Canadians Defending Their Homes
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is proposing a new amendment to Canada's Criminal Code aimed at protecting Canadians who use force to defend their homes and families. Unveiled today, the "Stand o...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025

Fort St. John RCMP Arrest Two Males and Seize Drugs, Firearms in Trafficking Investigation
On August 15, 2025, the Fort St. John RCMP Street Enforcement Team concluded a drug trafficking investigation with the search of a hotel room near 93 Avenue and 100 Street. The search followed the arr...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025

Canadian small businesses brace as duty-free shipping to U.S. ends
Canadian small businesses are facing a major setback as the United States officially ends duty-free shipping for packages under $800 US. The de minimis exemption has existed for nearly a century, allo...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025 VitalikRadko / Depositphotos.com

Gizuá Market Set to Transform Kitamaat Village
In a significant step toward economic development, x'isla Nation's yaqa Development Corporation is renovating the historic Sunrise General Store in Kitamaat Village. The project, slated for completion...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025

Terrace RCMP Urges Drivers to Slow Down in School Zones
With the back-to-school season just around the corner, the Terrace RCMP is reminding drivers to be extra cautious as school zones come back into effect on September 2. Speed limits in school zones wil...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 28, 2025 luminastock / Depositphotos.com

Smithers RCMP Seize Firearms, Arrest One in Search Warrant
On August 23, 2025, Smithers RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Hudson Bay Mobile Home Park. Officers seized multiple firearms and ammunition during the search, following a series of eve...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 28, 2025

Community Gaming Grants Boost Arts and Culture in Communities Across B.C.
Community Gaming Grants are empowering not-for-profit organizations across British Columbia to deliver arts and culture programming that enriches lives and builds stronger communities. In 2025, 771 gr...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 28, 2025

New Child Care Spaces Open in Masset, Smithers, and Williams Lake Schools
As families prepare for the new school year, three British Columbia communities are welcoming new licensed child care spaces on school grounds to better support parents and children. In Masset, Haida ...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 28, 2025