Category Archives: News
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
B.C. Introduces Bill to Expand Housing Choices and Crack Down on Short-Term Rentals
The B.C. government has tabled Bill 44, the Housing and Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, aimed at tackling the housing crisis by increasing small-scale housing and tightening short-term...
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B.C. Moves to Strengthen Local Government and First Nations Talks with New Privacy Rules
The Province of British Columbia has introduced new legislation that would allow local governments to hold closed-door meetings when discussing confidential or culturally sensitive information with Fi...
Oct 09, 2025
2026 BC Junior All Native Tournament going to Langley
The BC Junior All Native Basketball Tournament is set to return in 2026, with Langley selected as the host city. The event will take place from March 15 to 20, welcoming Indigenous youth teams from ac...
Oct 09, 2025
B.C. Targets Vaping Industry With New Accountability Law
The B.C. government is taking a hard line on vaping manufacturers and distributors with new legislation aimed at recovering health care costs and protecting youth from the dangers of nicotine addictio...
Oct 09, 2025 innovatedcaptures / Depositphotos.com
$25,000 Grants Support Northern B.C. Indigenous Healing Centres
Seven Indigenous-led healing organizations in Northern B.C. have received a $25,000 grant each from the Province of British Columbia to strengthen treatment and recovery services rooted in Indigenous ...
Oct 09, 2025