Category Archives: News

Kitimat RCMP Implements Body Worn Cameras to Boost Transparency
Kitimat RCMP officers are now equipped with Body Worn Cameras after completing required training. This move is part of an initiative aimed at enhancing transparency, public trust, and accountability i...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 23, 2025

B.C. Wildfire Smoke Poses Health Risks for Residents
Smoke from ongoing wildfires is expected to continue affecting the air quality across northern B.C., impacting areas such as Terrace, Fort Nelson, Bulkley Valley, Lakes District, North Coast, Cariboo ...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 23, 2025

Evacuation Alert Issued as Wildfires Burn North of Atlin, BC
There were two wildfires burning within 30 kilometers of Atlin this weekend, one of which remains 'out-of-control'. This article will no longer be updated.
Nathan Jordan Jun 20, 2025 East facing look at the Glacier Creek wildfire burning north of Atlin, BC, 8:29PM June 20th 2025 // Courtesy: Dave Blair

LNG Canada Flaring to Continue Through Weekend During Plant Start-Up
LNG Canada is advising Kitimat residents that intermittent but significant flaring will continue through the weekend as part of its ongoing plant commissioning and start-up process. The company acknow...
Kobie Smith Jun 20, 2025

Canada Post Reaches Deal with Rural Postal Workers After 18-Month Negotiations
Canada Post and its second-largest union have reached a new collective agreement, bringing an end to 18 months of negotiations. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association representing over 8,...
Kobie Smith Jun 20, 2025

Cameras Rolling in Kitimat Starting Today
Filming is officially underway in Kitimat today as a production crew begins capturing scenes for the Kitimat Bound promotional campaign. The crew will be active in the area through to July 4, working ...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 20, 2025

StrongerBC Future Skills Grant Brings Career Training to Northern B.C. Residents
Northern B.C. residents have a valuable opportunity to upgrade their skills through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant, now open for the fall semester. The grant provides up to $3,500 for eligible sho...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 19, 2025

Groundbreaking North Wind Wellness Centre to Transform Addiction Treatment in Northeastern BC
Northeastern British Columbia is now home to a new centre aimed at transforming addiction recovery and treatment. The North Wind Wellness Centre (NWWC), located in Pouce Coupe, 12 minutes away from Da...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 19, 2025

Green Substance Linked to Overdoses in Dawson Creek, Health Authorities Warn
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority are warning the public about a toxic drug circulating in Dawson Creek. A green substance sold as "down" has caused several overdoses in the area,...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 19, 2025

Canada Post Unveils Stamp Honoring Bruce Starlight, Elder and Language Advocate
Bruce Starlight, a distinguished Elder and Knowledge Keeper from Tsut'n Nation, is being honored with a new stamp from Canada Post, to be released on June 20, the day before National Indigenous People...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 19, 2025