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One Dead in Highway 16 Crash Near Manton Road in Smithers
A fatal crash west of Smithers has claimed the life of a 70-year-old man. The incident happened just after 1:20 p.m. on Monday, July 7, on Highway 16 near Manton Road. According to Smithers RCMP, the ...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 09, 2025

BC Hydro Announces Lower Connection Costs to Accelerate Housing Development
In response to B.C.'s growing housing needs, BC Hydro has made key changes to its Distribution Extension Policy, aimed at making electricity connections faster and more affordable. Effective July 5, t...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 09, 2025
Smudging Ceremony Teaches Healing and Tradition at Fort St. John Friendship Society
On June 26, the Fort St. John Friendship Society hosted a smudging workshop that gave 16 participants a hands-on introduction to an important Indigenous healing tradition. The session was led by Melan...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 09, 2025

'With Open Arms': New Harm Reduction Toolkit for Indigenous Youth in B.C.
A new harm reduction toolkit created by and for Indigenous youth has launched in B.C., offering practical and culturally relevant resources to support wellness and open dialogue around substance use. ...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 09, 2025

BC Conservatives Demand Premier Eby Block BC Ferries' Chinese Contract Using Bill 7 Powers
The BC Conservatives are calling for Premier David Eby to exercise the powers granted to him by Bill 7 to block a multi-billion-dollar contract awarded to a Chinese company by BC Ferries. Under Bill 7...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 09, 2025

Smithers' Dan Hamhuis Headed to BC Hockey Hall of Fame
Former NHL defenseman and Smithers native Dan Hamhuis will be inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 13, in Penticton. The 18-year pro and co-owner of the Prince George Cougars is ...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 09, 2025 photo credit Facebook/Prince George Cougars Hockey Club

GitxaaĊa Nation Marks Historic Return of 23 Ancestral Treasures from Royal BC Museum
In a powerful act of cultural resurgence and healing, Gitxaaa Nation has welcomed the return of 23 ancestral treasures from the Royal BC Museum, following years of research, collaboration, and communi...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 09, 2025

Coast Mountain College Introduces Flexible "Open Studies" Pathway for Business Education
Coast Mountain College (CMTN) has launched a flexible and accessible pathway for residents across the Northwest to further their business education. The "Business Administration - Open Studies" option...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 09, 2025

Cyclists struck in Prince George hit-and-run confirmed to be 'Cops for Cancer Tour de North' riders
The Prince George RCMP and the Canadian Cancer Society have jointly confirmed that two cyclists who had been struck in a hit-and-run incident in Prince George on Monday, July 7th, were both 'Cops for ...
Nathan Jordan Jul 08, 2025 File Photo / Courtesy: RCMP

Ali-Craft Boat Stolen from Terrace Property
Terrace RCMP are investigating the theft of a 25-foot Ali-Craft boat, which was stolen from a property on Apsley Street, at the Twin Rivers Estate, late on the night of Thursday, July 3. The boat, des...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 07, 2025