Category Archives: News

BC River Forecast Centre Issues Multiple Advisories as River Levels Begin to Rise
Dense winter snowpacks have begun to melt, giving way to rising river levels, and a number of advisories from the BC River Forecast Centre. Highway 97 has reopened to single lane traffic in Cache Cree...
Jeff Blagden May 05, 2023

Nomination Period Opens for 2023 Indigenous Business Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Indigenous Business Awards, handed out by the BC Achievement Foundation. Each year, the awards are granted to extraordinary Indigenous businesses and en...
Jeff Blagden May 04, 2023

Human-Caused Wildfire Near Charlie Lake is BC's Only Active Wildfire of Note
A wildfire which sprouted up near Coffee Creek in the Peace Region last night is the Province's only active fire of note. Currently covering 60 hectares, the blaze sparked along Highway 97 last night,...
Jeff Blagden May 04, 2023

Coast Funds Highlights $4.5 Million in Indigenous Investments in the Great Bear Rainforest in 2022 Annual Report
Coast Funds has released their annual report, highlighting $4.5 million in investments in 2022. Founded in 2007, the fund supports Indigenous-led stewardship and economic development projects in the G...
Jeff Blagden May 04, 2023

Pair of NDP MPs Host Session to Discuss Red Dress Alert System, as House Acknowledges On-Going Crisis
Tomorrow is a day set aside each year to commemorate missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two spirit people. Known as Red Dress Day, the event is held on May 5th of each year to bring awa...
Jeff Blagden May 04, 2023

District of Kitimat Asks Residents How to Boost Economy and Improve Quality of Life in New Survey
A new survey is asking Kitimat residents and businesses to share their ideas for how to boost the economy and improve their quality of life. Feedback provided in the survey will be used to inform the ...
Jeff Blagden May 04, 2023

RCMP in Prince Rupert and Massett Seek Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man
RCMP in Prince Rupert and Massett are seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on a trio of outstanding warrants. 27 year-old Nayulk Mackenzie Marshall is wanted on counts of taking a vessel w...
Jeff Blagden May 04, 2023
Terrace and Prince Rupert hold walks to commemorate Red Dress Day
Terrace and Prince Rupert will be holding community walks to mark Red Dress Day tomorrow. Held annually on May 5, red dress day raises awareness and commemorates missing and murdered Indigenous women,...
Morgyn Budden May 04, 2023

New Shelters Offer Users of Onion Lake Ski Trail Network New Places to Rest and Warm-Up
Two new shelters will offer users of the north coast's only maintained cross-country trail network some scenic spots to take a breather. Constructed by the Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club, the multi-funct...
Jeff Blagden May 04, 2023

Fort St John RCMP Investigating After Reports of Shots Fired Between Two Vehicles Last Night
Fort St John RCMP are seeking public information after responding to reports of gunfire in the community last night. Police were called to the 92 Street area at around 10:00 last night for reports of ...
Jeff Blagden May 03, 2023