Category Archives: News

Category 3 Fire Ban Takes Effect in Northwest B.C. This Friday
		A ban on Category 3 open fires will come into effect across parts of the Northwest Fire Centre this Friday, June 6th, at noon. The restriction applies to the Cassiar Fire Zone and parts of the Skeena ...
			
				Kobie Smith				Jun 04, 2025							
		
Spirit Bear Sightings Spark Safety Warnings from Conservation Officers
		People heading out near Terrace and Kitimat hoping to spot a rare Kermode bear - also known as the spirit bear are being urged to stay in their vehicles and avoid actions that could put the animals at...
			
				Kobie Smith				Jun 04, 2025							
		
Teen Musician Begins First Tour Through B.C. Indigenous Communities
		Fifteen-year-old Vancouver Island musician James Vickers is set to begin his first tour, performing in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. His tour will take him to Bella Bella, Prince...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				Jun 04, 2025							
		
B.C. Holds Off on Mandatory Measles Vaccination for Schools Amid Growing Outbreak
		As Canada grapples with its largest measles outbreak in decades, British Columbia has opted against requiring the MMR vaccine for school attendance. This decision comes despite over 2,500 measles case...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				Jun 04, 2025				Remains / Depositphotos.com			
		
Poll Finds Strong Opposition to Public Funding for LNG Projects
		A new Lger poll, commissioned by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and Environmental Defence, reveals that just 18% of Canadians want their tax dollars used to support ...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				Jun 04, 2025							
		
Williams Lake, Fort St. John, and Other B.C. Towns Recognized for Outstanding Recycling Efforts
		Williams Lake and Fort St. John were spotlighted in this year's Top Collector Awards, a provincial initiative celebrating B.C.'s top facilities for collecting used oil, antifreeze, and other hazardous...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				Jun 04, 2025							
		
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Across Northeastern BC
		Wildfire smoke has prompted special air quality statements across Northeastern BC, with poor air quality and reduced visibility affecting the North Peace River, South Peace River, and Fort Nelson regi...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				Jun 04, 2025							
		
NEW TRANSIT STOPS IN RUPERT
		Prince Rupert has added three new transit shelters thanks to support from the BC Transit Shelter Program. The shelters are now in place at Prince Rupert Hospital, Kootenay and McKay Street, and Charle...
			
				Kobie Smith				Jun 03, 2025							
		
Ellis Ross Begins Parliamentary Term with Key Priorities and Strong Financial Support
		Ellis Ross, the new Conservative MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, has entered federal office with a comprehensive support package. His financial package includes a salary of $209,800 and a $429,600 budge...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				Jun 03, 2025							
		
Fort St John Police Investigating Break and Enter at Mondo Restaurant
		On May 29, Fort St John RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at Mondo Restaurant, located on 100th Street, shortly after 11:00 pm. Surveillance footage captured five individuals-four males ...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				Jun 03, 2025				Processed with MOLDIV			
		