Category Archives: News
Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs challenging environmental assessment on pipeline project
The Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs have filed an application for a Judicial Review of the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO), in their decision to extend environmental certificates for the Coa...
Feb 12, 2020
Thousands of jobs impacted by ongoing protests on CN rail tracks
As protests in support of the Wet'suwet'en continue across the Province CN lines have been halted across the country as protesters block the tracks. The Prince Rupert Port Authority has been impacted ...
Feb 11, 2020
RCMP give update during injunction enforcement
The RCMP have given an update in the ongoing enforcement of an injunction order. Early yesterday morning, the RCMP went out to the 66 km mark. For roughly two hours, attempts were made for the people ...
Feb 11, 2020
Coastal GasLink planning to continue working with Indigenous partners on pipeline
Coastal GasLink has released a statement following the enforcement of an injunction. CGL has said that they are disappointed that enforcement was required to re-open the Morice River Forest Service Rd...
Feb 11, 2020
Search for missing snowmobiler near Chetwynd scaled back
RCMP have scaled back the search for a snowmobiler missing south of Chetwynd. Authorities believe the 31-year-old Fort St. John man was buried in an avalanche triggered Sunday, February 2. The search ...
Feb 10, 2020
Busy weekend for Terrace Search and Rescue
Terrace Search and Rescue crews had a packed weekend. Avalanche technicians were helicoptered to the Shames Mountain area Satuday morning after a backcountry skier was reported overdue the night befor...
Feb 10, 2020
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs offering support for the Wet'suwet'en
The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are supporting the Wet'suwet'en in the ongoing dispute over the Coastal GasLink pipeline. In a statement Gitanyow President Malii/Glen Williams said, "We are appalled at...
Feb 10, 2020
Rockslide to blame for Internet slowdowns
If you're wondering why the Internet might be slow, a rockslide would be the cause. Beginning a little more than a week ago Internet slowdowns began to occur for CityWest users. The rockslide occurred...
Feb 10, 2020
Smithers RCMP investigate stabbing death
A 22-year-old man is dead after a weekend stabbing at a rural home near Smithers. RCMP found the man unconscious, suffering serious wounds after they were called out around 12:30 Saturday morning. Des...
Feb 09, 2020
New Coast Mountain College President and CEO appointed
Justin Kohlman has been selected as Coast Mountain College's new President. The Coast Mountain College Board of Governors announced today that Kohlman was selected. Kohlman has been appointed for five...
Feb 07, 2020