Category Archives: News
Kitimat Search and Rescue Crews Extricate Man Trapped Near Saunders Haul Road
Search and Rescue crews were in action in Kitimat yesterday morning to save a stranded individual. Crews say they were called out to the backcountry near Saunders Haul Road at roughly 10:00 Tuesday ni...
Jun 09, 2022
WorkSafeBC Prepares Document to Help Employers Prepare for Flood Risks and Possible Evacuations
Flood risks may be on a downward trend, but WorkSafeBC is reminding employers that that doesn't mean they can't surge again. WorkSafe is taking the opportunity to remind employers of their responsibil...
Jun 09, 2022
44th Annual Seafest Gets Underway in Prince Rupert Tomorrow
Tomorrow marks the start of the 44th annual Seafest in Prince Rupert, with this year's theme being "Surf's Up". Organized by the Prince Rupert Special Events Society, the three day event will feature ...
Jun 09, 2022
Delegation of Chiefs Meets with Investors in Toronto to Attract Funding for Indigenous Energy Projects
A delegation of Chiefs led by the Indian Resource Council met with investors in Toronto today in an effort to attract funds for Indigenous energy projects. Representing more than 130 Nations, the Coun...
Jun 09, 2022 Indian Resource Council Logo (CNW Group/Indian Resource Council)
First Nations Leadership Council Concerned Over Safety of Peaceful Demonstrators After Weekend Incident in Mission
A hit and run which took place last weekend during a Residential School March in Mission has the First Nations Leadership Council deeply concerned. Reports from witnesses say the driver issued racist ...
Jun 09, 2022
BC Sets New Yearly Record for Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths Through April
BC has set a new record for illicit drug overdose deaths through April with 722, breaking last year's record by 1. According to the most recent report from the Coroners Service, 161 toxic drug overdos...
Jun 09, 2022
Smithers Man Learns Not to Post Evidence of Crimes Online the Hard Way
A Smithers man has learned the hard way that posting video evidence of crimes to social media is probably not the best idea. BC Highway Patrol became aware of a number of videos showcasing unsafe and ...
Jun 09, 2022
Province Seeking Input on Proposed Amendments to Better Protect and Preserve Great Bear Rainforest
A number of amendments to the 2016 Great Bear Rainforest Land Use Order have been proposed for public review by the province. Those amendments follow the completion of the technical analysis portion o...
Jun 09, 2022 Wild bear walking in forest. Animal photography
City of Terrace Declares Local State of Emergency to Repair Frank Street, Joining Other Flood-Related Alerts in the Northwest
A local state of emergency has been declared by the City of Terrace in order to conduct necessary repairs to Frank Street. While it does cover the entire city, the declaration is solely to facilitate ...
Jun 09, 2022
Skeena Bulkley-Valley MP Hopes New Recommendations Pave the Way to Ending Government's Hands-Off Approach to Rail Safety
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach sees a newly released report as the first step in holding the government accountable for rail safety. That report brought forward 33 recommendations following ...
Jun 08, 2022