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Update: Boil Water Notice Issued for Kitimat and Dike road closed near Riverlodge
The District of Kitimat water system is now under a Boil Water Notice. Residents are advised to bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least two minutes before drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. ...
Feb 04, 2026
Rainfall Warning Continues for North Coast and Inland Areas
A rainfall warning remains in effect for the North Coast and North Coast Inland. A long stretch of rain heavy at times continues across the region today. For North Coast Inland communities, including ...
Feb 04, 2026 Rainfall Warning Continues for North Coast and Inland Areas
(Photo Credit: Environment Canada)
Metlakatla First Nation withdraws support for REEF Project
The Metlakatla First Nation has pulled its support for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility at the Port of Prince Rupert, saying its consent for the REEF project was unlawfully obtained. In a stat...
Feb 04, 2026 Undated File Photo of the REEF site // Courtesy: AltaGas
Flood Watch issued for North Coast as heavy rain continues
A Flood Watch has been issued for the North Coast including Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace and surrounding areas. The BC River forecast center has warned the public to avoid rivers and streams in the...
Feb 04, 2026 Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisory as of February 4th, 2026. // Courtesy: BC River Forecast Centre
'Vigorous' weather system set to impact Haida Gwaii and inland sections of the North Coast
A wind warning has been issued for Haida Gwaii and a rainfall warning has been issued for inland sections of the North Coast, including Terrace and Kitimat, as forecasters with Environment Canada say ...
Feb 03, 2026 geargodz / Depositphotos.com
Three men charged with first-degree murder in 2023 death of Robert Girbav in Dawson Creek
Three men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2023 killing of Robert Girbav in Dawson Creek. The BC RCMP's North District Major Crime Unit had taken the lead on the inves...
Feb 02, 2026 Photo of Robert Girbav released by the Dawson Creek RCMP
Flaring set to take place this week at LNG Facility in Kitimat
Flaring will be taking place at their LNG Canada facility in Kitimat this week. LNG Canada says flaring will commence at some point today, Monday February 2nd, and will last until at least Friday, Feb...
Feb 02, 2026 File Photo of LNG Canada's flare stack in Kitimat, BC // Courtesy: LNG Canada
BC Conservatives Call for Clarity After Eskay Creek Announcement
The BC Conservative caucus is responding to the provincial government's announcement that it has issued an environmental assessment certificate for the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project. The governme...
Jan 29, 2026
Assembly of First Nations issues a travel advisory for the United States
The Assembly of First Nations has issued a travel advisory for the United States in the wake of an ongoing immigration crackdown in that country, with the AFN adding that they've received reports that...
Jan 29, 2026 mcgphoto / Depositphotos.com
Record-Breaking Year for Organ Transplants in B.C.
British Columbia reached a major milestone in organ donation and transplantation in 2025, with a record 575 people receiving lifesaving transplants across the province. According to BC Transplant, tho...
Jan 28, 2026