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Global Study Finds LNG Start-Up Emissions Largely Ignored in Canadian Assessments
A first-of-its-kind global study has revealed that liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities flare three times more gas during start-up phases than during regular operations-an oversight in enviro...
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Haisla Nation Achieves Top Financial Certification from FMB
Haisla Nation, located on British Columbia's northern coast, has achieved the Financial Management System (FMS) Certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB)-the highest financ...
Sep 24, 2025
Winter Tire Rules Take Effect October 1 - Is Your Vehicle Ready?
Starting October 1, BC drivers are required to use winter tires on most highways - even if there's no snow on the road. Fall weather brings cooler temperatures, rain, and early morning frost, all of w...
Sep 24, 2025
New Specialist Clinic Boosts Access to Care for North Coast Residents
The Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is now home to a new Visiting Specialist Clinic, improving access to specialized healthcare for residents across the North Coast. Launched in 2025, the clinic was m...
Sep 24, 2025
Planned LNG Flaring This Week
LNG Canada is advising Kitimat residents of planned flaring tied to the restart of LNG Train 1. The activity is expected between September 24th and 25th, with flares lasting around 30 minutes at a tim...
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Community Forests Expand in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, and Fraser Lake
Three northern B.C. communities are gaining more control over their forest resources, as the Province expands community forests in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, and Fraser Lake. The expansion is part of...
Sep 23, 2025
Fort St John Launches Purple Light Nights Campaign to Raise Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence
The Fort St John RCMP and Women's Resource Society are launching the Purple Light Nights Campaign on October 1 at Centennial Park, inviting the community to take a stand against intimate partner viole...
Sep 23, 2025
Province Expands BC Timber Sales Role to Strengthen Forestry Sector
The B.C. government is expanding the mandate of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to better support communities, forestry jobs, and the long-term health of the province's forests. This shift follows a comprehens...
Sep 23, 2025 Boards on timber warehouse outdoor, nobody, lumber industry, carpentry. Wood processing on factory, forest sawing in lumberyard, sawmill
With Fall Here, BC Thanksgiving Food Drive Returns to Support Local Families
With the first day of fall officially behind us, communities across the Northwest are turning their attention to Thanksgiving - and for many families, it's a time of real need. The annual BC Thanksgiv...
Sep 23, 2025
Police Seize Drugs, Cash, and Imitation Gun in Williams Lake Raid
A police investigation in Williams Lake has led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs, cash, and an imitation firearm. The Cariboo-Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit launched the operation on ...
Sep 23, 2025