Category Archives: News
Final Agreement Reached to Compensate First Nations Children Harmed by Canada's Child Welfare System
An agreement has finally been reached to compensate First Nations children and families harmed by Canada's discriminatory child welfare system. Last September, a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ordered...
Jul 04, 2022
Community Members and RCMP in Masset Band Together to Clean Vandalized Roller Rink
Community members and RCMP in Masset banded together earlier this month to clean up after a community space was vandalized. Corporal Evan Hobbs organized the cleaning session at the John Lalonde Rolle...
Jul 04, 2022
District of Kitimat Applies for Second Federal Grant in an Effort to Fund Water System Upgrade
In an effort to fund their water system upgrade project, the District of Kitimat is applying for a second Federal grant. Kitimat's current water system does not meet current water quality standards, w...
Jul 04, 2022
Flood Risks Remain Low in Northwest, Advisories Still in Place Further East
Flood risks dropped overall across the north this weekend, but the River Forecast Centre is still maintaining some advisories. A Flood Watch remains in place covering the entirety of the Nechako River...
Jul 04, 2022
Airline backlogs resulting in many cancelled flights
Recently, going from here to there and everywhere in between has become a lot more difficult. Covid air travel restrictions being lifted has led to a major backlog for air travelers. Long lines and a ...
Jul 04, 2022 White commercial airplane standing on the airport runway at sunset. Passenger airplane is taking off. Airplane concept 3D illustration.
UPDATE: One Charged in Shooting at Williams Lake Stampede Which Sent Two to Hospital
Thousands of spectators were evacuated yesterday as a shooting brought the 94th annual Williams Lake Stampede to an abrupt end. Police were initially called out to the stampede grounds for reports of ...
Jul 04, 2022
Tahltan Central Government Opens New Gym in Dease Lake, First of Many Projects in Old BC Building
A new gym, operated by the Tahltan Central Government, has opened up in Dease Lake, as part of a much larger project. Earlier in the year, the TCG began negotiations that would lead to the eventual pu...
Jul 04, 2022 TCG President Chad Norman Day inside of new gym (Source: Facebook "Chad Norman Day")
Lightning Sparks Numerous Wildfires in Northwest Over the Weekend, Most Remain Small
A number of wildfires sprouted up in the Northwest Fire Centre over the long weekend, some of which remain active. One such blaze was sparked by lightning along Shaft Creek, south of Telegraph Creek, ...
Jul 04, 2022
Province Releases Third Annual Report on Declaration Act Progress
British Columbia has released their third annual report in to the on-going implementation of the Declaration Act. Passed in 2019, the Declaration Act seeks to align the province's laws with the United...
Jun 30, 2022
New Hazelton RCMP Launch Drug Trafficking Investigation After Man Found Passed Out in Car
A report of a man passed out in his car has led to the launch of a drug trafficking investigation in New Hazelton RCMP received that initial report of the unconscious man at around 6:00 in the evening...
Jun 30, 2022