Category Archives: News
Grizzly Bear Collaring Project Begins in Klappan Region
Over the next month, the Tahltan Central Government's Wildlife Department and Guardians will be conducting a grizzly bear collaring project in the Klappan and Spatsizi region. Crews will be setting sn...
Aug 05, 2025 Grizzly bear in Kitimat. Photo courtesy of Adam Gray Wildlife Photography.
RCMP Investigate Break-In, Arson, and Vandalism at Fort St. John Barber Shops
The Fort St. John RCMP is investigating a string of crimes targeting local barber shops and is asking for the public's assistance. The first incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. on July 5, when a barber...
Aug 05, 2025
Stan Bevan of Terrace Named to the Order of British Columbia
Master carver, educator, and cultural leader Stan Bevan (Satsan) is being honoured with the Order of British Columbia, the province's highest honour. Bevan, who is Tahltan-Tlingit and Tsimshian, has s...
Aug 04, 2025
Woman rescued from Skeena River after clinging to branch for two hours
On Monday, July 28th, a woman had fallen into the Skeena River just east of the old bridge and was left clinging to a branch. The Terrace RCMP estimates she was in the water for about two hours. RCMP ...
Aug 01, 2025 File photo of the old skeena bridge
68,000 lightning strikes recorded in BC over two days
In the aftermath of this week's lightning activity, twenty-two new wildfires had sparked in the Northeast, and one in the Northwest. None of these new fires are considered to be a threat to people or ...
Aug 01, 2025 Screenshot of Environment Canada's Lightning Map as a line of storms passed over the Peace Region on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 // Courtesy: Environment & Climate Change Canada
Prince Rupert Landfill Closed After Fire
The City of Prince Rupert has closed its landfill after a fire was discovered within the site early Friday morning, August 1. The closure is in effect immediately and is expected to last through Satur...
Aug 01, 2025
Overdose Crisis in B.C. Severely Impacts Workers in Trades and Transportation
British Columbia's overdose crisis continues to take a heavy toll, with the BC Coroners Service reporting 292 drug-related deaths in just two months. Significantly, 22 percent of these deaths were amo...
Aug 01, 2025 tupungato / Depositphotos.com
Northern Development Trust Funds Key Projects in Bella Bella and Fort St. John
The Northern Development Initiative Trust has approved nearly $1 million in grants to support five projects across northern British Columbia, including two major initiatives in Bella Bella and Fort St...
Aug 01, 2025
Province Celebrates 5 Years of B.C. Access Grant for Students
The Province of British Columbia is marking five years of the B.C. Access Grant, a financial aid program launched in 2020 that has supported more than 88,000 students in accessing post-secondary educa...
Aug 01, 2025
Blazing a Trail Together for Our Kids - Esk'etemc Push Forward Without Province or School District at Table
A powerful and emotional meeting in Esk'et, B.C. moved ahead on July 30th, despite the last-minute withdrawal of both B.C.'s Minister of Education and Child Care and School District 27 leadership. The...
Aug 01, 2025