Category Archives: News

Skidegate First Nation to Benefit from New Composting Facility
Provincial funding will support a new community composting facility in Skidegate, providing residents with more options for organic waste management and helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. BC NDP...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025

E-Comm 9-1-1 Shares Safety and Call-Smart Tips Ahead of Busy Halloween Weekend
With Halloween festivities approaching, E-Comm 9-1-1 is asking the public to help keep emergency lines clear for serious situations as call volumes are expected to surge across British Columbia. Last ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025 oasisamuel / Depositphotos.com

Missing Fraser Lake Senior Located Deceased
Fraser Lake RCMP have confirmed that 82-year-old Wilma Friesen, who was reported missing earlier this week, has been found deceased. Police say Friesen was last seen on the afternoon of October 27th, ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025

Prime Minister Carney Strengthens Trade and Economic Partnerships with Singapore
Prime Minister Mark Carney has concluded his visit to Singapore, reaffirming Canada's commitment to expanding trade and investment partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. During meetings with Singapore'...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 30, 2025 MarkB / Depositphotos.com

Measles exposure possible at Dawson Creek & District Hospital on October 21st, 24th
Northern Health says there's been another potential measles exposure at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital. Exposure to the measles virus may have been possible within the Emergency Room and Wai...
Nathan Jordan Oct 30, 2025 tashatuvango / Depositphotos.com

Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs begin engagement on draft plan for Ganeda Indigenous Protected Area
With the Province ruling that the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline was 'substantially started' back in June of this year, clearing the way for construction to proceed, Gitanyow Hereditary Chief...
Nathan Jordan Oct 30, 2025 Cover page of the Ganeda IPA Draft Management Plan // Courtesy: Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs, Hlimoo Sustainable Solutions

RCMP Searching for Missing Woman in Prince George
Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating 35-year-old Catherine Stephanie Wilson, who was last seen near Norwood Street and Strathcona Avenue in the early morning hours of Octobe...
Kobie Smith Oct 29, 2025

Terrace Search & Rescue involved in fixed line helicopter rescue
The Terrace Search & Rescue Team was busy with another helicopter rescue this week, this time in a wooded area near the Earlingston River. According to Terrace Search & Rescue Search Manager D...
Nathan Jordan Oct 29, 2025 Terrace Search & Rescue Logo // Courtesy: Terrace Search & Rescue

Lakes District Hospital Emergency Department closure extended another day
The Emergency Department closure at the Lakes District Hospital in Burns Lake has been extended another day. The Health Authority says it's now set to reopen at 8:00am, Thursday, October 30. The Emerg...
Nathan Jordan Oct 29, 2025 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health

Prince Rupert Releases 2026 Draft Budget Highlighting Infrastructure Renewal
The City of Prince Rupert has unveiled its 2026 Draft Budget, outlining plans to sustain essential services while advancing major infrastructure projects. The proposed three-point-seven percent proper...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 28, 2025