Category Archives: News

Be Bear Aware: Increased Bear Activity in Northern BC This Fall
As bears across northern BC enter hyperphagia - a fall feeding frenzy to build fat for hibernation - officials are urging the public to stay alert and reduce attractants around homes and campsites. Be...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025 Big brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the forest

Smithers and Houston RCMP Seek Wanted Telkwa Man
RCMP detachments in Smithers and Houston are actively searching for Devin Christopher Fuller, a 39-year-old man from Telkwa, BC, who is currently wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. Fuller faces ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

Missing Person - David Todd Laboucan Harvey
The Dawson Creek RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old, David Todd Laboucan Harvey. He was reported missing after missing a 10:00 p.m. curfew on Friday, October...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

James Barnes Missing One Year Later - Chetwynd RCMP Still Searching for Clues
It has now been one year since 28-year-old James Barnes went missing in the Chetwynd area. On October 18, 2024, Barnes left for a hunting trip but never returned home. His truck, a 2004 Chevrolet pick...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

Northern BC Sees Over 100 Tickets in September Distracted Driving and Seatbelt Campaign
BC Highway Patrol's September distracted driving and seatbelt campaign resulted in 116 tickets issued in northern British Columbia. The enforcement effort, which targeted two major traffic safety conc...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025 File Photo / Courtesy: RCMP

Conservatives Blast Carney as Stellantis Moves Jeep Production to U.S.
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Shadow Minister for Industry Raquel Dancho are accusing Mark Carney of failing to protect Canadian auto jobs, following news that Stellantis will move ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

Conservatives Launch Youth Jobs Plan, Call on Liberals to Adopt It in Budget
The Conservative Party of Canada has announced a comprehensive Youth Jobs Plan to address the alarming rise in youth unemployment across the country. Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment Garnet...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025 Question Period / Période des questions 14 Feb.
Ottawa, ONTARIO, on 14 February, 2023.
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Over 700,000 British Columbians Set to Join Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:16 a.m., British Columbians across the province will take part in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut, a provincewide earthquake drill aimed at helping people prep...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

BC Coroners Report Calls for Action to Prevent Youth Suicide
The BC Coroners Service has released a new report urging immediate action to prevent suicide among young people in British Columbia. The report, Creating Connection, Supporting Strengths, comes from a...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

$2.4 Million Boost for Youth Employment Program in B.C.
Young people in British Columbia who are struggling to find work will have more support, thanks to new provincial and federal funding for a successful employment training program. The YWCA's NextStep ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025