Category Archives: News
B.C. Launches Rebate Program to Make Heat Pumps Accessible for Renters and Condo Owners
Starting July 15, 2025, income-qualified apartment renters and condo owners in B.C. will be able to access up to $5,000 in rebates to install high-performance electric heat pumps through the new Bette...
Jul 15, 2025
British Columbians Face Record Debt Anxiety Amid Economic Struggles
British Columbians are grappling with an unprecedented financial crisis, as the MNP Consumer Debt Index shows rising concerns over their ability to repay debt. Nearly 70% of people in the province say...
Jul 15, 2025
B.C. Government Takes Action to Address Drought Concerns Across the North
With drought conditions worsening in several parts of British Columbia, the provincial government is asking residents to do their part in conserving water. While recent rains have provided some relief...
Jul 14, 2025
Search Underway for Missing Fisherman in Usk
The search for 46-year-old Thomas Kelly, who went missing while fishing near Usk, BC, continues with no new updates. Thomas was last seen on Saturday, July 12, at around 6:45 PM when he was fishing wi...
Jul 14, 2025
Emergency Department Closures Across Northern B.C. Today July 14th 2025
Northern Health is warning residents of several temporary emergency room closures across the region due to ongoing staffing shortages. In Dawson Creek, the ER at Dawson Creek & District Hospital w...
Jul 14, 2025
Seven Years Missing: The Disappearance of Deanna Wertz
Deanna Wertz has been missing since July 19, 2016, when she was last seen near her home on Yankee Flats Road in the North Okanagan-Shuswap area. Known as an avid hiker who enjoyed exploring the wooded...
Jul 11, 2025
B.C. and Fort Nelson First Nation Launch New Caribou Protection Measures
The B.C. government, Fort Nelson First Nation, and the B.C. Energy Regulator have announced new land and wildlife protections in northeastern B.C. aimed at helping boreal caribou recover. Six new Wild...
Jul 11, 2025
Fort Nelson Hoping LNG and First Nations Projects Can Spark Recovery
Despite abundant resources, Fort Nelson in northeastern B.C. remains in economic limbo after years of industrial closures. The region's population has declined sharply, and major sawmills and a gas pr...
Jul 11, 2025
RCMP Continue Search for Missing Fort St. John Man
Fort St. John RCMP are continuing their search for 46-year-old Justin Radcliffe, who was last confirmed seen in the area in February 2025. Police began assisting the Grande Prairie RCMP with the missi...
Jul 11, 2025
Haisla Nation Heads to the Polls for Chief and Council Election on Monday July 11th
The Haisla Nation is heading to the polls on Monday to elect one Chief Councillor and five Councillors. In-person voting will take place at the Haisla Recreation Centre from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Running f...
Jul 11, 2025