Category Archives: News
Planned LNG Flaring This Week
LNG Canada is advising Kitimat residents of planned flaring tied to the restart of LNG Train 1. The activity is expected between September 24th and 25th, with flares lasting around 30 minutes at a tim...
Sep 24, 2025 File Photo of LNG Canada's flare stack in Kitimat, BC
Community Forests Expand in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, and Fraser Lake
Three northern B.C. communities are gaining more control over their forest resources, as the Province expands community forests in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, and Fraser Lake. The expansion is part of...
Sep 23, 2025
Fort St John Launches Purple Light Nights Campaign to Raise Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence
The Fort St John RCMP and Women's Resource Society are launching the Purple Light Nights Campaign on October 1 at Centennial Park, inviting the community to take a stand against intimate partner viole...
Sep 23, 2025
Province Expands BC Timber Sales Role to Strengthen Forestry Sector
The B.C. government is expanding the mandate of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to better support communities, forestry jobs, and the long-term health of the province's forests. This shift follows a comprehens...
Sep 23, 2025 Boards on timber warehouse outdoor, nobody, lumber industry, carpentry. Wood processing on factory, forest sawing in lumberyard, sawmill
With Fall Here, BC Thanksgiving Food Drive Returns to Support Local Families
With the first day of fall officially behind us, communities across the Northwest are turning their attention to Thanksgiving - and for many families, it's a time of real need. The annual BC Thanksgiv...
Sep 23, 2025
Police Seize Drugs, Cash, and Imitation Gun in Williams Lake Raid
A police investigation in Williams Lake has led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs, cash, and an imitation firearm. The Cariboo-Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit launched the operation on ...
Sep 23, 2025
Toxic Drug Alert Issued for Northern BC Following Overdoses
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued a toxic drug alert for the Northern Health region, effective until October 7, 2025. The alert follows the discovery of a purple paste...
Sep 23, 2025
Prince Rupert Delegation Advocates for Key Investments at UBCM Conference
The City of Prince Rupert is attending the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference this week, with a focus on securing essential provincial support for the region's growth and sustainability. May...
Sep 23, 2025
HGTV Wants Your Town for Home Town Takeover Canada
Nationwide call invites small communities to share their stories and dream big HGTV is inviting Canadians to show their small-town pride for a chance to star in the brand-new series Home Town Takeover...
Sep 23, 2025
Kitimat Hospital Foundation Raises Over $220,000 at 2025 Gala
The Kitimat General Hospital Foundation (KGHF) is thrilled to announce a successful 2025 fundraising gala, which raised an incredible $220,300 for vital healthcare projects at Kitimat General Hospital...
Sep 22, 2025