Category Archives: News
MP Taylor Bachrach Calls for Federal Funding to Replace Prince Rupert's Water Infrastructure, Joining Provincial Officials
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach has joined the list of government officials calling for Federal aid to solve Prince Rupert's water woes. In a letter sent to Infrastructure Minister Dominic Le...
Jan 19, 2023
Blueberry River First Nation Signs Historic New Land Management and Restoration Agreement with the Province
A historic new agreement with the province will ensure the Blueberry River First Nation can meaningfully exercise their Treaty 8 rights on their territory. In 2021, the BC Supreme Court ruled that the...
Jan 18, 2023
Avalanche Danger Rating Set to Stage 4 on the Northcoast, and Stage 3 in the Rest of the Stikine and Bulkley Valley
Avalanche danger ratings along the northwest coast have been set to high, following recent wet storms and high winds. Warming conditions experienced over the past couple of weeks have combined with re...
Jan 18, 2023
New Process Charter for Eskay Creek Project Lays out Collaborative Regulation Plan Alongside Tahltan Central Government and BC
Another milestone has been met as Skeena Resources looks to make their proposed Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project a reality. Yesterday, Skeena announced the signing of a Process Charter alongside the Ta...
Jan 18, 2023
Lack of Electrical Infrastructure May Force LNG Canada's Proposed Second Phase to Use Natural Gas for Power
A lack of infrastructure means the proposed second phase of LNG Canada's Kitimat-based project may need to be powered by natural gas. While phase one of the project is more than 70 percent completed, ...
Jan 18, 2023
Police Dog Helps Bring an End to Two-Day Crime Spree in Fort St John
A two-day crime spree in Fort St John was finally brought to an end on Monday, thanks to a little canine assistance. That spree began on Sunday, when police received reports of two stolen wallets from...
Jan 18, 2023
Sugar Shack Fest brings maple syrup back to Prince Rupert
The Association des Francophone et Francophiles du Nord-Ouest (AFFNO) is bringing back its Sugar Shack Festival in Prince Rupert, the first of their northwest events. Executive Director of AFFNO Patri...
Jan 18, 2023
Police Launch Investigation into Kitimat Fire with Belief it May be Suspicious in Nature
Initial investigations into a fire in Kitimat from last night have led police to believe the cause may have been suspicious. RCMP say that fire sprouted up sometime yesterday evening at a residence in...
Jan 18, 2023
Hundreds of Prince Rupert and Port Edward Residents Without Power Following Overnight Snowfall
More than 800 residents of Prince Rupert and Port Edward are without power following last night's heavy snowfall. Wet snow and heavy winds downed a number of trees in the area, in turn taking out a se...
Jan 18, 2023
Data Ownership and Sharing at the Top of the Agenda for Indigenous Leaders at the 3rd National Gathering on Unmarked Burials
Indigenous leaders from across Canada are gathering in Vancouver this week for the third National Gathering on Unmarked Burials. Attendees will join in discussions, workshops, and sessions all focused...
Jan 17, 2023