Category Archives: News
Village of McBride Extends State of Emergency as Community Leaders Fear Loss of Water
A state of emergency has been extended for the Village of McBride, with its mayor fearing that the community may soon run out of water. Initially issued on September 19th, the emergency order came alo...
Oct 27, 2023
Kitimat Moose Collision has RCMP Warning Drivers to Drive Carefully and Ensure Their Lights are on in the Winter
As the days get shorter and the snow begins to fall, drivers are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for wildlife on the roads, especially moose. It comes following an incident in Kitimat from Mond...
Oct 27, 2023
Prince Rupert Port Authority Sponsors Pair of New Awards for Coast Mountain College Students
Students at Coast Mountain College can now tap into a pair of new awards thanks to a partnership with the Prince Rupert Port Authority. Beginning this fall, the two $1,500 awards will be open to stude...
Oct 27, 2023
Tahltan Members Invited to Online Engagement Session
Tahltan members are being invited to an online community engagement session next week to discuss the Red Chris Mine Section 7 Consent Decision Making Agreement. Section 7 of the agreement sets out pro...
Oct 27, 2023
Public Comment Period for Nisga'a-Led Ksi Lisims LNG Project Opens Next Week
Members of the public will have a chance to comment next week on the Nisga'a Nation's plans to build a new LNG facility in the Northwest. Last week, the Nation and partners Rockies LNG and Western LNG...
Oct 27, 2023
Nomination Period Now Open for 2023 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport
I-SPARC is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Each year, the Awards look to honour Indigenous athletes who achieve excellence in performa...
Oct 26, 2023
Northwesterners Asked to Provide Feedback on Safety Improvements for Highway 37 and 37A
Northwesterners are being asked to provide input on the future of a pair of highways in the region as the province begins corridor-planning work. Highways 37 and 37A have long been known by residents ...
Oct 26, 2023
BC Launches $300 Million Conservation Finance Tool with First Nations Led-Measures at the Forefront
A new $300 million conservation financing tool launched by the Province today aims to accelerate the protection of BC's forests and landscapes. Half of the funding is being invested immediately by the...
Oct 26, 2023
Prince Rupert RCMP Seek Public Assistance to Locate Woman Wanted on Assault Warrants
RCMP in Prince Rupert are looking to the public to help locate a wanted woman. 19 year-old Ashely Rose Innes is wanted on multiple warrants for break and enter, obstruction, assault, assault of a poli...
Oct 26, 2023
Regional District of Kitimat Stikine Hosting Meetings on Thornhill Rezoning Next Week
Thornhill residents are being invited to provide feedback on plans to update the community's zoning and development bylaws. In 2020, the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine began work on a new commun...
Oct 26, 2023