Category Archives: News

B.C. Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
B.C.'s economy is showing resilience despite challenges from the global trade conflict. According to the province's First Quarterly Report, B.C. is expected to run a deficit of $11.6 billion this year...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025

Province Supports First Nations Teacher Education to Address Shortage
The B.C. government is taking steps to address the shortage of Indigenous teachers by funding First Nations-led teacher-education programs. In partnership with the First Nations Education Steering Com...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025

Kitimat Welcomes LNG Canada Phase 2 Project as Nationally Significant
Kitimat is celebrating the announcement that LNG Canada's Phase 2 expansion is among the first projects to be fast-tracked for regulatory support, as declared by Prime Minister Mark Carney. This move ...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025

Rail Safety Week 2025 Promotes Safe Choices Near Railways in B.C.
The BC Coroners Service, Ministry of Transportation and Transit, and CN are working together to promote Rail Safety Week 2025 and raise awareness about the dangers of railway crossings and trespassing...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025

Lax Kw'alaams Band Files Court Claim Over Historical Breaches by Canada
The Lax Kw'alaams Band has filed a claim in federal court against Canada, seeking redress for fiduciary breaches tied to the sale of reserve lands to the Grand Trunk Railway Company in the late 19th a...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025

Smithers to Join Historic Mobilization for Climate, Indigenous, Migrant, and Workers' Justice
Smithers is set to be part of a historic, nation-wide mobilization this Saturday, September 20, as communities across Canada rally for climate justice, Indigenous rights, migrant rights, and workers' ...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025

BC NDP: Delivering Thousands of Affordable Homes for British Columbians
The BC NDP is delivering affordable homes to communities across the province, with a plan to build 300,000 more homes over the next ten years. Since 2017, the government has already built more than 93...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025

Major Infrastructure Projects Underway in Prince Rupert: Progress Report
Prince Rupert is experiencing a significant renewal as multiple infrastructure projects move forward in the community. Here's an update on some of the key initiatives currently in progress: Water Qual...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025

Terrace RCMP Issue Fines to Youth on E-Motorbike
On September 4 Terrace RCMP stopped a youth riding an e-motorbike on Highway 16. The rider, who had distinctive markings, was not able to provide the necessary documents, including a driver's license,...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025

Fort St. John Man Arrested After Day-Long Manhunt in Taylor
A day-long manhunt for a Fort St. John man with outstanding warrants came to a close on September 11, with the arrest of 39-year-old Johnathon Michael Peters near Peace Island Park in Taylor, BC. The ...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 15, 2025