Category Archives: News
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 ...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Jun 19, 2025
B.C. Brings the Brew to U.S. Healthcare Workers, Seeks Doctors and Nurses
In a unique twist on healthcare recruitment, British Columbia is targeting U.S. healthcare professionals with a coffee truck in Seattle this week. Free cups of coffee are being offered to doctors, nur...
Jun 19, 2025
Fire Ban on Nisga'a Lands Begins June 20
A fire ban will be enforced on Nisga'a Lands starting tomorrow, June 20, at 12:00 PM, due to growing concerns over wildfire risks. The ban will restrict Category 2 and Category 3 open fires until at l...
Jun 19, 2025
Lax Kw'alaams Unveils Monument Honoring Survivors of Miller Bay TB Hospital
Tomorrow, Lax Kw'alaams will raise a monument to honor survivors of the Miller Bay TB Hospital. The carved red cedar monument will start its journey at 8 AM from Metlakatla, reaching Rushbrook Dock in...
Jun 19, 2025
Stolen Boat Pursuit Ends in Arrest After Dangerous Collision Attempt
A 25-year-old man was arrested on Monday after allegedly stealing a fishing boat and leading police on a high-speed chase off Prince Rupert, where he attempted to ram a police vessel. The stolen boat,...
Jun 19, 2025
B.C. Expands Nutrition Coupon Program to Support Families and Farmers
Families and individuals across British Columbia will continue to benefit from improved access to fresh, locally grown food through the B.C. Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program. With $4.25 millio...
Jun 19, 2025