Category Archives: News
Flood Watch issued for North Coast as heavy rain continues
A Flood Watch has been issued for the North Coast including Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace and surrounding areas. The BC River forecast center has warned the public to avoid rivers and streams in the...
Feb 04, 2026 Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisory as of February 4th, 2026. // Courtesy: BC River Forecast Centre
'Vigorous' weather system set to impact Haida Gwaii and inland sections of the North Coast
A wind warning has been issued for Haida Gwaii and a rainfall warning has been issued for inland sections of the North Coast, including Terrace and Kitimat, as forecasters with Environment Canada say ...
Feb 03, 2026 geargodz / Depositphotos.com
Three men charged with first-degree murder in 2023 death of Robert Girbav in Dawson Creek
Three men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2023 killing of Robert Girbav in Dawson Creek. The BC RCMP's North District Major Crime Unit had taken the lead on the inves...
Feb 02, 2026 Photo of Robert Girbav released by the Dawson Creek RCMP
Flaring set to take place this week at LNG Facility in Kitimat
Flaring will be taking place at their LNG Canada facility in Kitimat this week. LNG Canada says flaring will commence at some point today, Monday February 2nd, and will last until at least Friday, Feb...
Feb 02, 2026 File Photo of LNG Canada's flare stack in Kitimat, BC // Courtesy: LNG Canada
BC Conservatives Call for Clarity After Eskay Creek Announcement
The BC Conservative caucus is responding to the provincial government's announcement that it has issued an environmental assessment certificate for the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project. The governme...
Jan 29, 2026
Assembly of First Nations issues a travel advisory for the United States
The Assembly of First Nations has issued a travel advisory for the United States in the wake of an ongoing immigration crackdown in that country, with the AFN adding that they've received reports that...
Jan 29, 2026 mcgphoto / Depositphotos.com
Record-Breaking Year for Organ Transplants in B.C.
British Columbia reached a major milestone in organ donation and transplantation in 2025, with a record 575 people receiving lifesaving transplants across the province. According to BC Transplant, tho...
Jan 28, 2026
Tahltan Nation Consents to Eskay Creek Mine Under Historic Agreement
The Tahltan Nation and the Province of British Columbia have approved the reopening of the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine near Stewart through a historic, first-of-its-kind agreement. The project is the...
Jan 28, 2026
Study Says BC Government Workers Earn More Than Private Sector
A new study from the Fraser Institute says government workers in British Columbia receive higher wages and more generous benefits than workers in the private sector. The report, Comparing Government a...
Jan 28, 2026
SmartTown Community Wi-Fi Now Live in Lax Kw'alaams
CityWest and the Lax Kw'alaams Band have launched SmartTown, a new community-wide Wi-Fi service now available in Lax Kw'alaams. The service officially began this week and is being offered at no cost d...
Jan 28, 2026