Category Archives: News

AltaGas and Vopak Approve Ridley Island Energy Export Facility Expansion
AltaGas and Royal Vopak have reached a positive Final Investment Decision on the Optimization One expansion of the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility, or REEF. The $110 million project will boost Ph...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025

Prince Rupert Gymnastics Expands Programs with New Equipment
The Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association has received new equipment to enhance programming for gymnasts of all ages and skill levels, thanks to ongoing support from the Prince Rupert Port Authority's ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025

Survey Shows Most B.C. Residents Worry Cowichan Land Title Ruling Could Affect Reconciliation
A recent B.C. Supreme Court decision recognizing Cowichan Nation land claims has raised concerns about reconciliation and property rights in the province. The ruling affirms Aboriginal title over a po...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025

Firefighter Injured at Highway 97 South Crash
A firefighter was seriously injured this morning while responding to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 97 South near Groundbirch. Dawson Creek Fire Rescue crews arrived on scene just before 8 a.m....
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025

Skidegate First Nation to Benefit from New Composting Facility
Provincial funding will support a new community composting facility in Skidegate, providing residents with more options for organic waste management and helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. BC NDP...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025

E-Comm 9-1-1 Shares Safety and Call-Smart Tips Ahead of Busy Halloween Weekend
With Halloween festivities approaching, E-Comm 9-1-1 is asking the public to help keep emergency lines clear for serious situations as call volumes are expected to surge across British Columbia. Last ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025 oasisamuel / Depositphotos.com

Missing Fraser Lake Senior Located Deceased
Fraser Lake RCMP have confirmed that 82-year-old Wilma Friesen, who was reported missing earlier this week, has been found deceased. Police say Friesen was last seen on the afternoon of October 27th, ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025

Prime Minister Carney Strengthens Trade and Economic Partnerships with Singapore
Prime Minister Mark Carney has concluded his visit to Singapore, reaffirming Canada's commitment to expanding trade and investment partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. During meetings with Singapore'...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025 MarkB / Depositphotos.com

Measles exposure possible at Dawson Creek & District Hospital on October 21st, 24th
Northern Health says there's been another potential measles exposure at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital. Exposure to the measles virus may have been possible within the Emergency Room and Wai...
Nathan Jordan Oct 30, 2025 tashatuvango / Depositphotos.com

Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs begin engagement on draft plan for Ganeda Indigenous Protected Area
With the Province ruling that the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline was 'substantially started' back in June of this year, clearing the way for construction to proceed, Gitanyow Hereditary Chief...
Nathan Jordan Oct 30, 2025 Cover page of the Ganeda IPA Draft Management Plan // Courtesy: Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs, Hlimoo Sustainable Solutions