Category Archives: News
BC Highway Patrol Sees Positive Results in Light Up The Province Impaired Driving Campaign
On December 6, the BC Highway Patrol reported a slightly positive outcome for the annual Light Up The Province impaired driving enforcement night. This year, authorities caught almost 200 impaired dri...
Dec 10, 2025
First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun sues Governments of Yukon and Canada over Treaty breaches
The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyk Dun has filed a lawsuit against the Governments of Canada and the Yukon for breaches of their Treaty, which say they say had played a role in the collapse of local salmo...
Dec 10, 2025 Photo of safety berm and control pond at the site of the Eagle Gold mine in the Yukon // Courtesy: Pricewaterhousecoopers
Royal Canadian Navy sailor rescued from stormy seas off Vancouver Island after falling overboard
The Canadian Armed Forces Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria says, thanks to swift coordination and unwavering professionalism, a life was saved this week as rescue efforts off Vancouver island...
Dec 10, 2025 Footage of the joint rescue of a Royal Canadian Navy sailor on December 8th, 2025 // Courtesy: Canadian Armed Forces
B.C. Applauds Federal Bill Aiming to Strengthen Protections for Victims of Intimate-Partner Violence
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma is welcoming major Criminal Code reforms introduced by the federal government, saying they reflect key priorities the province has been pressing for in its efforts to...
Dec 09, 2025
Holiday Safety Tips from Police
As the holiday season approaches, police are encouraging the public to take steps to protect their property. With an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, mail theft becomes more common....
Dec 09, 2025
Indigenous-Owned Solar North Plant Begins Supplying Clean Power in Haida Gwaii
A historic clean-energy milestone has been reached in Haida Gwaii, where British Columbia's first Indigenous-owned and operated solar plant in a non-integrated area is now supplying electricity to BC ...
Dec 09, 2025
Smithers RCMP and NSDP Promote Awareness and Safety During 16 Days of Activism
The Smithers RCMP, together with Northern Society for Domestic Peace's Sexual Assault Services, is marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed nationwide from November 25 t...
Dec 09, 2025
COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Clinics Across Northern Health Region
Northern Health is offering COVID-19 and flu vaccines for residents six months and older this winter. Clinics are a mix of drop-in and booked appointments, depending on the community. Appointments can...
Dec 09, 2025
Williams Lake First Nation Wins 2025 AFOA Best Practices Award
Williams Lake First Nation has been honored with the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of BC's 2025 Best Practices award for large communities. The award ceremony took place in Vancouver on De...
Dec 09, 2025
Toxic Drug Alert in Smithers: Strong "Down" Circulating
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued a toxic drug alert for the community of Smithers, warning residents about a dangerous substance circulating in the area. Health offic...
Dec 08, 2025