Category Archives: News
Latest Updates on Flood-Related Alerts and Evacuations in the Northwest
A local state of emergency has been declared by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and an evacuation order issued for Old Remo, New Remo, and Usk. Localized flooding, stemming from the delayed s...
Jun 06, 2022
Evacuation Order Issued for New Remo, Old Remo, and Usk, RDKS Area "C" Placed Under Local State of Emergency
A local state of emergency has been declared by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and an evacuation order issued for Old Remo, New Remo, and Usk. Localized flooding that is impacting access to ...
Jun 05, 2022
High Streamflow Advisory Upgraded to Flood Watch in the Skeena Water Basin, Maintained in Stikine and Liard
Streamflow and Flood Advisories A High Streamflow Advisory remains in place for the Stikine and Liard water basins, but has been upgraded to a Flood Watch in the Skeena basin. Steady warming in recent...
Jun 04, 2022
Anti-Racism Data Act Aimed at Eliminating Barriers to Accessing Government Programs, Passes Unanimously
A newly passed provincial Act aims to eliminate race-based barriers preventing people from accessing government programs and services. Introduced in early May, the Anti-Racism Data Act was passed unan...
Jun 03, 2022
Charges against two men related to drug trafficking bust in Prince George approved
Charges that were laid against two men that were arrested by the Prince George RCMP's Street Crew Unit in relation to a 2021 drug trafficking investigation have been officially approved. Back on Janua...
Jun 03, 2022
Wildfire Hazards Expected to Stay Low in June, but Spike as Warmer Weather Comes in Late July
Wetter conditions and cooler temperatures which have kept wildfire risks low so far are not expected to continue in to the late summer. Those conditions are expected to maintain through most of the pr...
Jun 03, 2022
Lack of Action Takes Centre Stage on First Anniversary of Canada's MMIWG Action Plan
Today marks the one year anniversary of the release of Canada's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, LGBTQ+, and Two Spirit Action Plan. It has also been exactly three years since the release...
Jun 03, 2022
RDKS Introduced New Dangerous Dog Control Enforcement Pilot Project for Area "C"
A new pilot project will bring stricter animal control enforcement to sections of the Kitimat-Stikine. Launched by the Regional District, the project will cover the District's Area "C", including Nort...
Jun 03, 2022
Federal Government reaffirms commitment to stopping violence against Indigenous peoples
Today marks the first anniversary of the release of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ National Action plan in Canada. That plan shows the Federal Government the ways tha...
Jun 03, 2022
New Federal Funding Will Help UNBC Develop Sustainable and Viable Solutions to Environmental Concerns in the North
$1.9 million in fresh Federal funding will help establish an Environmental Solutions Innovation Hub at the University of Northern BC. Once established, the Hub will help address pressing concerns in N...
Jun 03, 2022