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Northwest Fire Centre bans Category 2 and Category 3 open fires in some fire zones starting April 24th
The Northwest Fire Centre has announced Burn Bans will be going into effect at Noon on Friday in the Bulkley and Nadina fire zones, which includes the Nadina Forest District and the Skeena portion of ...
Apr 22, 2026 Area where bans on category 2 and 3 open fires will come into effect on Friday, April 24, 2026 // Courtesy: BC Wildfire Service
Route plotting begins for Gitaus community trail
The Kitselas Community of Gitaus will be getting a new multi-use community trail network, with the Kitselas Lands and Resources Department saying work to plot the route will begin soon. Section 1 of t...
Apr 22, 2026 Plan for the Gitaus Community Trail network // Courtesy: Kitselas Lands & Resources Department
Fire crews in Smithers tackling a blaze on Victoria Drive
Fire Crews in Smithers are currently tackling a blaze on Victoria Drive, and the Town has asked residents to stay away from the area for the time being. Witnesses say the fire began a few hours ago at...
Apr 22, 2026 Smithers Fire Rescue logo on the side of their fire truck // Courtesy: Town of Smithers
Northbound lanes of Coquihalla Highway reopened between Hope and Merritt following wildfire
Northbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway have been reopened between Hope and Merritt after a fire in a semi trailer Monday night had sparked a wildfire along the side of the road near the exit for C...
Apr 21, 2026 Screenshot of Drive BC traffic cam showing an empty Coquihalla Highway near Great Bear Snowshed on Tuesday, April 21st 2026 // Courtesy: BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit
Community of Old Fort evacuated due to landslide risk
An Evacuation Order remains in effect today for Old Fort near Fort St John due to the risk of a landslide, and the Peace River Regional District has declared a local state of emergency. The small comm...
Apr 21, 2026 Evacuation order issued for Old Fort on Monday, April 20th, 2026 // Courtesy: Peace River Regional District
Assembly of First Nations and National Congress of American Indians renew Declaration of Kinship and Cooperation
At the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York this week, the Assembly of First Nations delegation had meet with the National Congress of American Indians to discuses their ren...
Apr 21, 2026 Assembly of First Nations Logo // Courtesy: Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Bella Coola Police seek public information on vehicle of interest
Bella Coola RCMP are seeking the public's assistance to help identify and locate a vehicle of interest. Relation to a mischief at a BC Parks property. RCMP say On Tuesday April 14, 2026, Bella Coola R...
Apr 20, 2026 Vehicle of interest
(Photo Credit: Bella Coola RCMP)
Details emerge about RCMP response to active shooter in Quesnel
The details of Wednesday's police response on Nason Street in Quesnel have been confirmed by the authorities, and the Independent Investigation Office of BC has also been officially notified, as the i...
Apr 17, 2026 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP
Toxic Drug Alert in Prince George
The Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority. Has issued an toxic drug alert for Prince George. Northern Health and FNHA have stated that The substance is being sold as "down" and is pink wi...
Apr 17, 2026 Toxic Drug Alert in PG
(Photo Credit: Northern Health/ Facebook)
Prince George RCMP seek information on whereabouts of wanted man, 33-year-old Bryce Raymond Cote
The Prince George RCMP have asked for the public's assistance in locating a wanted man. 33-year-old Bryce Raymond Cote is wanted on one unendorsed warrant for a number of offenses including Assaulting...
Apr 16, 2026 RCMP Photo of 33-year-old Bryce Raymond Cote // Courtesy: Prince George RCMP