Category Archives: News

Edward "Lapa" Vickers Missing in Bella Bella; Search Ongoing
Bella Bella RCMP are searching for 63-year-old Edward "Lapa" Vickers, who was last seen on the evening of Friday, August 29th, walking along Old Town Road in Bella Bella. Vickers has not been seen sin...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 02, 2025

61 Years Missing: Eunice Esther "Snooksie" Bird Missing from Prince Rupert since 1964
September 1st, 2025 marks sixty-one years since the disappearance of Eunice Esther Bird, a case that continues to weigh heavily on her family and community. Eunice, known affectionately as Snooksie, w...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 01, 2025

Man Arrested After Weapon Assault in Masset
A man is facing multiple charges after a serious assault involving a weapon in the community of Masset. On August 28th, Masset RCMP were called to the scene of the incident, where they found the suspe...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 31, 2025

Family Seeks Justice for Young Mother Found Near Highway of Tears Lake Babine First Nation teen remembered for her bright spirit and love for her daughter
Jessica Patrick-Balczer was just 18 years old when her family's worst nightmare came true. The young mother from Lake Babine First Nation was last seen on August 31, 2018, at a party at the Mountain V...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 31, 2025

Northern Health warns of potential measles exposure at Fort St John Hospital Emergency Department
Northern Health says there's been another potential measles exposure in Fort St John, this time at the Fort St. John Hospital's Emergency Department on Thursday August 28th, from 9:00PM until 1:00AM F...
Nathan Jordan Aug 29, 2025 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health

Kalum Kabs Targeted by Arson for the Second Time in a Week
Kalum Kabs, a taxi company in Terrace, was again targeted by arsonists on August 29, just five days after a similar incident. The fire, reported around 1:20 a.m., caused significant damage to one of t...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025 Processed with MOLDIV

B.C. Receives $936 Million as First Payment in Tobacco Lawsuit Settlement
British Columbia has officially received its first payment from a historic $32.5 billion settlement in its lawsuit against tobacco companies. The province will receive a total of over $3.6 billion ove...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025

Nisga'a Nation's Ksi Lisims LNG Project Seeks Approval
The Nisga'a Nation's Ksi Lisims LNG project is on the brink of a major decision. B.C. government ministers are set to decide by September 7 whether to approve an environmental assessment for the propo...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025

New Major Projects Office Draws Criticism for Inaction
The Liberal government's announcement of a new office to "consider" approving major infrastructure projects is being criticized as more bureaucratic delay than meaningful action. Prime Minister Mark C...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025

Poilievre Proposes "Stand on Guard" Amendment to Protect Canadians Defending Their Homes
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is proposing a new amendment to Canada's Criminal Code aimed at protecting Canadians who use force to defend their homes and families. Unveiled today, the "Stand o...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 29, 2025