Category Archives: News
Fort St John RCMP seeking truck and possible owner involved in boat theft
Fort St John's RCMP are seeking the public's help in identifying a vehicle and its potential owner involved in a case of theft. Back on June 5th, RCMP got a report of a boat and its trailer that was s...
Jun 24, 2022
BC accepting applications for positions on anti-racism committee
As of today, BC residents from many different backgrounds will now be able to apply to join the Province's anti-racism committee. This committee was created for the purpose of eradicating the systemic...
Jun 24, 2022
New Hazelton RCMP Seize Several Garbage Bags Full of Illegal Cigarettes During Routine Traffic Stop
New Hazelton RCMP seized a shocking amount of illegal cigarettes during a routine traffic stop on Tuesday. At around 7:30 in the evening, police pulled over a vehicle along Highway 16, east of Gitsegu...
Jun 24, 2022
Warming Temperatures Prompt Water Restrictions for Users of the Thornhill and Rural Terrace Water Systems
A temporary water restriction has been issued for users of the Thornhill and Rural Terrace Water Systems. Issued by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, the temporary restrictions are due to incr...
Jun 24, 2022
Province Suggests Residents Prepare for Extreme Heat this Weekend as Environment Canada Issues Weather Statements
Most of the province is covered under a slew of special weather statements issued by Environment Canada, due to rising temperatures. In the North, weather statements are in place in the Bulkley Valley...
Jun 24, 2022
Covid Numbers Continue to Drop Province-Wide, Hospitalizations Up By One in the North
Covid Cases and hospitalizations in BC continued their downward trend last week, according to the CDC's newest report. Between June 12th and the 18th, the province reported 642 new cases, down from 72...
Jun 24, 2022
River Forecast Centre Maintains Advisories in Most Regions, But Flood Risks in the Northwest Remain Relatively Low
Flood risks in the Northwest continue to remain low, but the River Forecast Centre is maintaining advisories in other parts of the north. A Flood Warning remains in place for the Quesnel River, but ha...
Jun 24, 2022
UBC Researchers Call for a More Proactive Approach to Preparing for Wildfires, both from Communities and Individuals
Forestry researchers from the University of British Columbia are calling for a more proactive approach to prepare for wildfires. After decades of research into climate change and its impact on fire-pr...
Jun 23, 2022
Man Probably Regrets Decision to Steal Ambulance After Being Injured While Crashing Said Ambulance
Injuries received after crashing an ambulance may have a Granisle area man rethinking his decision to steal said ambulance. Houston RCMP were called out to Lions Beach Campground just after 1:00 Satur...
Jun 23, 2022
Man Wanted on Canada-Wide Warrant After Escaping Custody Spotted in Terrace and Prince Rupert Area
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man spotted in the Northwest after escaping a correctional facility in Abbotsford. Jessie Millwater has been known to frequent the Terrace, Prince Rupert, a...
Jun 23, 2022