Category Archives: News
Kitsumkalum Members Voting on Treaty and Self-Government Constitution
Kitsumkalum First Nation members are voting this week on whether to ratify the Kitsumkalum Treaty and self-government constitution - a major milestone in a process that began more than three decades a...
Oct 28, 2025
City of Prince Rupert Launches 2025 Human Capital Survey for Local Employers
The City of Prince Rupert, in partnership with Community Futures Pacific Northwest, is inviting local businesses and organizations to participate in the 2025 Prince Rupert Human Capital Survey. The su...
Oct 28, 2025 File photo of the Welcome to Prince Rupert sign
Terrace Invites Community Members to Join Centennial Advisory Committee
The City of Terrace is preparing to celebrate a major milestone: its 100th anniversary on December 29, 2027. To ensure the centennial year is filled with memorable events and meaningful celebrations, ...
Oct 28, 2025
RCMP Continue Investigation into Fatal Collision Near Port Clements
Masset RCMP are continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on Friday, October 24, near Port Clements, and are appealing to the public for assistance. Police say the head-on collision happen...
Oct 28, 2025 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP
B.C. Simplifies 187 Regulations to Cut Red Tape and Speed Up Permitting
The Province of British Columbia is making 187 amendments to 38 regulations across 10 ministries to reduce red tape, shorten permitting timelines, and improve government efficiency. These changes are ...
Oct 28, 2025
ICBC Extends Rate Freeze Through 2027 for B.C. Drivers
British Columbia drivers will continue to benefit from stable auto insurance rates, with ICBC announcing no increase to basic insurance costs until spring 2027. This marks seven consecutive years with...
Oct 28, 2025
Strong Winds and Snow Hit Central and Northern B.C.
A powerful Pacific low-pressure system is moving through central and northern British Columbia tonight, prompting multiple weather warnings. Residents in the Cariboo, including Quesnel and Williams La...
Oct 28, 2025 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
Lakes District Hospital Emergency Department closed due to staffing challenges
Northern Health says Emergency Department services at the Lakes District Hospital in Burns Lake will be unavailable until 8:00am Wednesday, October 29th, due to staffing challenges. The Emergency Depa...
Oct 28, 2025 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health
Rustad Faces Leadership Revolt as BC Conservatives Tie NDP in New Poll
Half of the BC Conservative Party's 2024 voters want leader John Rustad to step down, even as his party remains locked in a statistical tie with the governing BC NDP, according to new data from the An...
Oct 27, 2025
Coast Mountain College to close Hazelton campus and trigger college-wide restructure citing loss of tuition revenue from international students
Coast Mountain College will be closing its Hazelton campus next year and is undergoing a significant internal restructure to address a $4-million annual revenue shortfall they say was caused by a shar...
Oct 27, 2025