Category Archives: News
Update: Evacuation Alert issued for Swede Creek
There is one out of control wildfire in BC today, the Swede Creek wildfire, it was discovered on Monday June 1st, within an area previously affected by the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic. BC wildfire s...
Jun 03, 2026 The Swede Creek Wildfire
(Photo Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Northern Rockies RCMP dispel rumors of Kidnapping on Alaska Highway, confirm woman mentioned in social media posts located safe and sound
Social media channels in Northern BC and the Yukon we're buzzing yesterday with word that a woman had been kidnapped and was travelling under duress with her alleged kidnapper along remote stretches o...
Jun 02, 2026 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Public's Help to Locate Missing Man Robert Boys
The Fort St John RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating missing person 50 year old man Robert Boys. RCMP say that on May 19th it was reported to Fort St John RCMP that Robert Boys had...
Jun 02, 2026 50 Year old Robert Boys
(Photo Credit: Fort St John RCMP)
Health officials issue toxic drug warnings for Prince George and Quesnel
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority are warning residents about highly toxic substances circulating in Prince George and Quesnel following an increase in overdoses in both communiti...
Jun 01, 2026
Assembly of First Nations backs Alberta First Nations after court ruling on separatist petition
The BC Assembly of First Nations is expressing support for First Nations in Alberta following a court decision that found the province failed to adequately consult Indigenous communities on a citizen-...
Jun 01, 2026
B.C. launches first Anti-Racism Action Plan with 37 commitments across government
The B.C. government has released its first Anti-Racism Action Plan, a wide-ranging strategy aimed at addressing systemic barriers faced by Indigenous and racialized people when accessing public servic...
Jun 01, 2026
B.C. minimum wage rises to $18.25 an hour
Workers across British Columbia are receiving a pay increase as the province's latest minimum wage adjustment takes effect today. (June 1) The general minimum wage has increased from $17.85 to $18.25 ...
Jun 01, 2026
Prime Minister marks start of National Indigenous History Month
National Indigenous History Month is underway across Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney encouraging Canadians to learn more about the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit...
Jun 01, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney with staff and senior advisors during a brief ahead of the meeting with Robert Uggla and Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne, in the Prime Minister’s office at 80 Wellington in Ottawa on July 2, 2025.
Le premier ministre Mark Carney reçoit de l’information de la part de son personnel et de ses conseillers principaux en prévision d’une réunion avec Robert Uggla et le ministre des Finances, François-Philippe Champagne, dans son bureau du 80, rue Wellington, à Ottawa le 2 juillet 2025.
Suspected fentanyl, firearm and cash seized in Quesnel drug investigation
A drug trafficking investigation in Quesnel has resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, a firearm, cash and other items following the execution of a search warrant. According to Quesnel RCMP, o...
Jun 01, 2026
Province launches child care survey, seeks feedback from B.C. families and providers
Families, educators and child care operators across Northern B.C. are being invited to help shape the future of child care in the province. The B.C. government has launched a province wide online surv...
Jun 01, 2026