Category Archives: News
Coast Mountain College Moves Ahead With Hazelton Campus Closure and Sale
Coast Mountain College has confirmed it will close its Hazelton campus on June 30, 2026, as part of a major restructuring plan to address a $4-million budget shortfall. The financial pressure stems la...
Nov 24, 2025
Record Spike in Toxic Drug Poisonings in BC Linked to Fentanyl and Medetomidine
British Columbia experienced a record high number of 911 calls for toxic drug poisonings on November 19. Health authorities suggest that this alarming increase is due to a dangerous combination of fen...
Nov 24, 2025
Northern Health Clarifies Status of Kitimat CT Scanner Project Amid Rumors
In response to inaccurate information spreading in the community, Northern Health has confirmed that the Kitimat CT scanner project remains on track. The CT machine is scheduled to arrive in early Dec...
Nov 24, 2025 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health
Moose Hide Campaign Encourages Action During 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
From November 25 to December 10, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence mobilizes people worldwide to raise awareness and take action to eliminate violence against women and girls. Init...
Nov 24, 2025
Province Moves to Update Mental Health Act to Strengthen Involuntary Care
The B.C. government is introducing amendments to the Mental Health Act aimed at improving care for people with the most severe mental-health and substance-use challenges. The proposed changes focus on...
Nov 24, 2025
West Moberly Corporate Alliance Partners with Two Alberta Energy and Construction Companies
The West Moberly Corporate Alliance (WMCA), the economic development arm of West Moberly First Nations, has expanded its roster of partnerships with the addition of two Alberta-based companies: The Cr...
Nov 24, 2025
New Skeena Tatl'ah Mining Office Could Bring Tax-Exempt Jobs to Tahltan Territory
Skeena Gold and Silver has launched a new subsidiary aimed at expanding economic opportunities for the Tahltan Nation. The company, called Skeena Tatl'ah Mining Ltd., has officially opened an on-reser...
Nov 24, 2025
Yoplait's YOP Drinkable Yogurts recalled due to packaging defect
Yoplait brand's YOP Drinkable Yogurts have been recalled due to a packaging defect that the company says could lead to the presence of pieces of plastic in some containers. Yoplait Canada had issued a...
Nov 24, 2025 Yoplait - YOP Drinkable Yogurt Strawberry Flavour, Vanilla Flavour and Strawberry Banana Flavour -15 x 200 mL // Courtesy: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Quesnel RCMP Launch Annual Stuff A Cruiser Campaign to Support Local Families
The Quesnel RCMP are hosting their annual Stuff A Cruiser campaign this holiday season to support families in need across the community. The event will take place on December 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to 3...
Nov 24, 2025
Minister Tamara Davidson and BC Conservation Officer Update on Bella Coola Grizzly Bear Attack
At a 2p.m. press conference today, Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks, and Inspector Kevin Van Dam of the BC Conservation Officer Service addressed the recent grizzly bear attack near ...
Nov 21, 2025