Category Archives: News
World Mental Health Day is a Reminder to Slow Down and Check In
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, an opportunity to reflect on the importance of emotional and mental well-being. This year's message is simple: take one small step to support your mental health....
Oct 10, 2025 WindNight / Depositphotos.com
Northern BC Overdose Deaths Show Signs of Decline but Crisis Remains Critical
Unregulated drug deaths in Northern British Columbia remain at dangerously high levels, though recent data from the BC Coroners Service indicates a slight decline in 2025 compared to the peak year of ...
Oct 10, 2025
Poilievre Says Only Ottawa - Not Provinces - Can Block Pipelines
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing back against what he calls a "fake provincial veto" that he says is being used to delay or block an Alberta pipeline project. In a statement Thursday, P...
Oct 10, 2025
BC Ferry Workers Report Alarming Rise in Abuse Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend
As BC Ferries prepares for one of its busiest weekends of the year, a troubling new survey reveals growing concerns among ferry workers over passenger abuse. According to the BC Ferry and Marine Worke...
Oct 10, 2025
Final Building of Christie Indian Residential School Demolished
The last residential school in B.C. closed in 1983; its final structure has now come down. A significant moment of remembrance and healing took place this week on the west coast of Vancouver Island. T...
Oct 10, 2025
Kitimat RCMP Respond to Toy Gun Incident, Moose Collision, and Celebrity Scam
The Kitimat RCMP released their weekly report covering October 1st to 8th, highlighting a range of calls from public safety concerns to fraud investigations. On October 2nd, officers responded to a re...
Oct 10, 2025
Traffic Stop in Williams Lake Leads to Drug and Weapon Seizure
Williams Lake RCMP say a routine traffic stop has led to the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and a firearm. On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 11:27 a.m., officers were conducting proactive ...
Oct 09, 2025 File Photo / Courtesy: RCMP
Smithers RCMP Report Drop in Property Crime and Shoplifting in 2025
Smithers RCMP are reporting a noticeable drop in both shoplifting and property crime calls for service during the first nine months of 2025. Preliminary data shows a significant decline in shoplifting...
Oct 09, 2025
RCMP Investigating After Burned Vehicle Linked to Missing Man Found Near Granisle
The RCMP's North District Major Crime Unit and Houston RCMP are renewing their call for public assistance in the disappearance of Michael Kowalchuk, who has been missing for over a year. Kowalchuk was...
Oct 09, 2025
Northern B.C. Firefighters Complete Rail Safety Training
Fire departments across Northern B.C. recently took part in specialized emergency response training to prepare for incidents involving hazardous rail materials. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) train...
Oct 09, 2025