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Emergency Department services at Fort Nelson Hospital interrupted until 7:00am Thursday, August 21st
Northern Health says the Emergency Department at the Fort Nelson Hospital will be unavailable starting 4:00pm this afternoon, Wednesday, August 2th, until 7:00am Thursday, August 21 due to 'unexpected...
Aug 20, 2025
Potential measles exposure in Fort St John on Monday, August 18th
Northern Health has advised residents of Fort St. John of a potential measles exposure at the Fort St John Hospital Emergency Department on Monday, August 18th. Northern Health says exposure to the me...
Aug 20, 2025 tashatuvango / Depositphotos.com
RCMP Suspect Arson in Gitxsan Development Vehicle Fires
New Hazelton RCMP are investigating after four Gitxsan Development Corporation vehicles were set on fire early Monday August 18th Police say staff discovered the damage when they arrived for work. Sur...
Aug 20, 2025 Hazelton RCMP Suspect Arson in Gitxsan Development Vehicle Fires (Hazelton RCMP)
BCCLA Urges BC to Expand Voting Rights and Scrap Referenda on Reform
The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has submitted a call for major democratic reforms to the province's Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform. The organization is urging the BC g...
Aug 20, 2025 African-american man voter in polling place, usa elections concept, writing.
Poilievre Proposes Crackdown on Extortion and Crime in Canada's Cities
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has unveiled a new plan aimed at tackling rising extortion and organized crime in cities across Canada, including Surrey, Vancouver, and Calgary. During an a...
Aug 20, 2025
B.C. Health Official Encourages Back-to-School Vaccinations for Children
As students prepare to return to classrooms, B.C.'s deputy provincial health officer is urging families to make routine vaccinations part of their back-to-school checklist. With children gathering in ...
Aug 20, 2025 Remains / Depositphotos.com
Emergency Room Closure at Lakes District Hospital This Wednesday Due to Staffing Shortages
Residents in Burns Lake and the surrounding area are being advised that the Emergency Department at Lakes District Hospital will be temporarily closed due to staffing shortages. The closure begain at ...
Aug 20, 2025
Salmon shark caught and released by fishermen in Douglas Channel
Troy Vines, Owner/Operator of Kitimat Coastal Charters, was out on the Douglas Channel jigging for halibut with some local men from Kitimat this past weekend, when they hooked something far larger tha...
Aug 19, 2025 Salmon shark caught by Troy Vines and his clients in the Douglas Channel // Photo Courtesy: Troy Vines, Owner/Operator of Kitimat Coastal Charters
Gitanmaax Band goes ahead with eviction following allegations of drug trafficking
Gitanmaax Band Chief Executive Officer Jason Wong has confirmed that the band has gone ahead with an eviction of a resident of Birch Grove Drive in New Hazelton that had been accused of drug trafficki...
Aug 19, 2025 Pecold / Depositphotos.com
Walmart in Prince Rupert Temporarily Closed for Safety Inspections
The Walmart store in Prince Rupert has been temporarily closed to assess building safety. The closure comes after concerns over the condition of the building, but both the City of Prince Rupert and it...
Aug 19, 2025