Category Archives: News
Weather Warnings Still in Place With Cold Weather Continuing in North
It's a new week, but we've got the same old weather warnings in Northern BC. An arctic outflow warning that has been covering the north coast since late last week will continue. That means coastal sec...
Dec 27, 2021
December 27th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 2,441 new cases of Covid-19, as of Friday night. That brings the province's active case total to 10,415, with 193 in hospital and 71 in ICU. Of the new cases, 66 are from...
Dec 27, 2021
Cold Weather Closes Shames Mountain and Goodfoot Mountain
Due to the extreme cold temperatures being faced today, My Mountain Co-Op is being forced to close both Shames Mountain and Goodfoot Mountain. An arctic outflow warning is in effect in the area, with ...
Dec 26, 2021
UPDATE: Evacuation Alert on Bulkley River Maintained, Updated Maps
A flood evacuation alert has been issued for multiple areas in Smithers, due to an ice jam on the Bulkley River. An evacuation alert is a step below an order, and is intended to notify residents so th...
Dec 24, 2021
Dr Bonnie Henry Says Anyone Experiencing Covid Symptoms Should Assume They're Positive and Self-Isolate
Anyone experiencing Covid symptoms in BC is being asked to assume they have the virus. According to Dr Bonnie Henry, the Omicron variant spreads too rapidly for contact tracing measures to keep up. Co...
Dec 24, 2021
Progress Being Made on Plans to Bring Local Ambulance Service to Nass Valley
Plans to bring a full-time, local, ambulance service to the Nass Valley are making progress. BC Emergency Health Services will be providing the Nisga'a Valley Health Authority with a reconditioned amb...
Dec 24, 2021
UNBC Making First Week of Classes Online to Combat Omicron Spread
Following the path of multiple other Schools, the University of Northern BC will be adjusting class schedules to combat Omicron. With the Covid variant rapidly spreading across the province, many scho...
Dec 24, 2021
BC Opens 25% More Emergency Response Shelters Than Last Year Ahead of Extreme Colds
In response to the bitter temperatures expected the next few days, BC has activated all of their emergency response shelters. That means more than 1,900 temporary shelter spaces and nearly 360 extreme...
Dec 24, 2021
Most of North Facing Extreme Cold and Arctic Outflow Warnings Through December
Environment Canada is calling for some rough weather this holiday weekend, issuing a slew of extreme temperature warnings. On the Northcoast an arctic outflow warning is in effect for both inland and ...
Dec 24, 2021
December 24th Covid-19 Update, BC Passes 2,000 Daily Cases for First Time
British Columbia is reporting 2,046 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night, breaking the daily 2,000 case mark for the first time. That brings the province's active case total to 8,739, with 195 in h...
Dec 24, 2021