Category Archives: News
BC Ferry Workers Report Alarming Rise in Abuse Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend
As BC Ferries prepares for one of its busiest weekends of the year, a troubling new survey reveals growing concerns among ferry workers over passenger abuse. According to the BC Ferry and Marine Worke...
Oct 10, 2025
Final Building of Christie Indian Residential School Demolished
The last residential school in B.C. closed in 1983; its final structure has now come down. A significant moment of remembrance and healing took place this week on the west coast of Vancouver Island. T...
Oct 10, 2025
Kitimat RCMP Respond to Toy Gun Incident, Moose Collision, and Celebrity Scam
The Kitimat RCMP released their weekly report covering October 1st to 8th, highlighting a range of calls from public safety concerns to fraud investigations. On October 2nd, officers responded to a re...
Oct 10, 2025
Traffic Stop in Williams Lake Leads to Drug and Weapon Seizure
Williams Lake RCMP say a routine traffic stop has led to the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and a firearm. On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 11:27 a.m., officers were conducting proactive ...
Oct 09, 2025 File Photo / Courtesy: RCMP
Smithers RCMP Report Drop in Property Crime and Shoplifting in 2025
Smithers RCMP are reporting a noticeable drop in both shoplifting and property crime calls for service during the first nine months of 2025. Preliminary data shows a significant decline in shoplifting...
Oct 09, 2025
RCMP Investigating After Burned Vehicle Linked to Missing Man Found Near Granisle
The RCMP's North District Major Crime Unit and Houston RCMP are renewing their call for public assistance in the disappearance of Michael Kowalchuk, who has been missing for over a year. Kowalchuk was...
Oct 09, 2025
Northern B.C. Firefighters Complete Rail Safety Training
Fire departments across Northern B.C. recently took part in specialized emergency response training to prepare for incidents involving hazardous rail materials. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) train...
Oct 09, 2025
B.C. Introduces Bill to Expand Housing Choices and Crack Down on Short-Term Rentals
The B.C. government has tabled Bill 44, the Housing and Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, aimed at tackling the housing crisis by increasing small-scale housing and tightening short-term...
Oct 09, 2025 gunnar3000 / Depositphotos.com
B.C. Moves to Strengthen Local Government and First Nations Talks with New Privacy Rules
The Province of British Columbia has introduced new legislation that would allow local governments to hold closed-door meetings when discussing confidential or culturally sensitive information with Fi...
Oct 09, 2025
2026 BC Junior All Native Tournament going to Langley
The BC Junior All Native Basketball Tournament is set to return in 2026, with Langley selected as the host city. The event will take place from March 15 to 20, welcoming Indigenous youth teams from ac...
Oct 09, 2025