Category Archives: News

Tahltan Central Government Holding Community Outreach Sessions Next Week to Update Members on Eskay Creek Revitalization Project
A trio of information sessions are being held next week to update Tahltan members on the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project. That project aims to reopen a former gold and silver mine, located roughly ...
Jeff Blagden Feb 10, 2023

School District 82 Cancels Multiple Bus Runs Due to Road Conditions and On-Going Mechanical Issues
A combination of poor road conditions and mechanical issues have forced the Coast Mountains School District to cancel a number of buses. All bus runs in Kitwanga and the Hazeltons have been called off...
Jeff Blagden Feb 10, 2023

New Audit Finds Indigenous People in BC's Correctional Facilities do not Receive Consistent Mental Health and Addictions Support
A new audit has found that Indigenous people in BC's correctional facilities are not consistently provided with the support services they need. Conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of BC, th...
Jeff Blagden Feb 09, 2023

Black Ice Forces 4 Collisions in as Many Hours in Kitimat on Sunday
Ice-slicked roads kept Kitimat RCMP on their toes... or skates this Sunday as they responded to 4 collisions in as many hours. Luckily, the first two crashes saw cars simply slide off the road or into...
Jeff Blagden Feb 09, 2023

Avalanche Canada Advises Residents of the North Coast to Avoid Natural Avalanche Terrain Today as Risks Remain Dangerously High
Avalanche Canada is advising residents of the North Coast to avoid travel near all natural avalanche terrain today. Danger ratings remain locked at stage 4 for sections of the north coast west of Kitw...
Jeff Blagden Feb 09, 2023

Prince Rupert RCMP Officer Takes Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC, Challenges Other Detachments to do the Same
One Prince Rupert RCMP officer is getting a headstart on a chilling fundraiser, and challenging other detachments to do the same. Constable Brodie Hemrich took a dive into the frigid waters of Seal Co...
Jeff Blagden Feb 09, 2023

Environment Canada Warns of Rapidly Changing Conditions as Heavy Snow and Rain Continue to Mix in the Northwest
Environment Canada is warning of rapidly changing weather and road conditions in the northwest today. A snowfall warning has been maintained covering inland sections of the North Coast, with up to 10 ...
Jeff Blagden Feb 09, 2023

Prince Rupert RCMP Request Public Assistance to Locate Woman Wanted on Multiple Warrants from 2020
Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking public assistance to locate a woman wanted on multiple warrants from 2020. 25 year-old Chante Leah Low is wanted on counts of assault and mischief under $5,000. She is d...
Jeff Blagden Feb 08, 2023 Photo courtesy of Prince Rupert RCMP

Skeena Sawmills Announces Indefinite Temporary Shutdown of Operations Following Three Week Log Scale Closure
Skeena Sawmills has become the latest forestry company to implement a temporary shutdown as a result of the weak lumber market. High operating costs, a weak fibre supply, and regulatory changes have f...
Jeff Blagden Feb 08, 2023

AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald Says First Nations will not be Advocated for, Following Exclusion from Health Care Talks
First Nations leaders are speaking out over their exclusion from health care talks between the Provinces and Ottawa this week. Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced a new plan for the tw...
Jeff Blagden Feb 08, 2023