Category Archives: News
Communities Stand United in Honour of Luke Pearson and for Safer Futures
On April 29, Indigenous communities across northern British Columbia united in an extraordinary show of strength, solidarity, and sorrow following the tragic death of 32-year-old Luke Pearson in Skide...
Apr 29, 2025
Telkwa Property Taxes Set to Rise 6.67%
Property owners in Telkwa are facing a 6.67% tax increase for 2025, pending approval of the village's budget later this month. For the average household, this increase translates to an estimated $114 ...
Apr 29, 2025
LNG Canada Shipment Nears & Key Industry Updates
LNG Canada's $40-billion facility is on track to ship its first export cargo within weeks, though the destination has not yet been revealed. The plant is currently in its final testing stages. Meanwhi...
Apr 29, 2025
Rural Minds Matter: Mental Health Awareness Campaign Hits Northern BC
This May, the (SFMHS) is launching its Rural Minds Matter campaign to raise awareness about mental health in Northern BC's rural and remote communities. With one in five Canadians expected to face men...
Apr 29, 2025
Ross Leads in Skeena-Bulkley Valley as Election Results Begin to Solidify
The race for Skeena-Bulkley Valley has seen Conservative candidate Ellis Ross in the lead, with 47.7% of the vote, or 18,336 votes, as 241 out of 254 polls have reported. Incumbent NDP candidate Taylo...
Apr 29, 2025
Election Day in Skeena-Bulkley Valley: Polls Open Across the Region
It's election day in the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding, and voters are heading to the polls for the 2025 Federal Election. This election follows a campaign that began on March 23, marked by issues like...
Apr 28, 2025 JulieAlexK / Depositphotos.com
Murder Charge Laid in Skidegate Fatal Collision
A 32-year-old man from Skidegate has been charged with second degree murder following the death of a pedestrian earlier this week. On Tuesday, April 22, at approximately 1:17 p.m., Daajing Giids RCMP ...
Apr 25, 2025
April 25 news
Missed our newscast for April 25? Catch up and listen right here! Here's a quick look at what you might have missed: Fraser Lake ER closed today due to staffing shortage Suspect arrested in targeted h...
Apr 25, 2025
Skidegate Grieves Loss of Luke Pearson in Targeted Homicide
The community of Skidegate is mourning the tragic loss of 32-year-old Luke Pearson, who died Tuesday in what police are calling a targeted homicide. Pearson was fatally struck by a vehicle on Front St...
Apr 25, 2025
Indigenous Voices Matter: A Call to Vote in the Federal Election on April 28
As Canadians prepare to head to the polls this Monday, April 28, debates around party platforms and leadership continue to shape the national conversation. Among these voices, Canada's Indigeno...
Apr 25, 2025