Category Archives: News
Toxic Drug Alert Issued for Northern BC Following Overdoses
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued a toxic drug alert for the Northern Health region, effective until October 7, 2025. The alert follows the discovery of a purple paste...
Sep 23, 2025
Prince Rupert Delegation Advocates for Key Investments at UBCM Conference
The City of Prince Rupert is attending the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference this week, with a focus on securing essential provincial support for the region's growth and sustainability. May...
Sep 23, 2025
HGTV Wants Your Town for Home Town Takeover Canada
Nationwide call invites small communities to share their stories and dream big HGTV is inviting Canadians to show their small-town pride for a chance to star in the brand-new series Home Town Takeover...
Sep 23, 2025
Kitimat Hospital Foundation Raises Over $220,000 at 2025 Gala
The Kitimat General Hospital Foundation (KGHF) is thrilled to announce a successful 2025 fundraising gala, which raised an incredible $220,300 for vital healthcare projects at Kitimat General Hospital...
Sep 22, 2025
BC Government Seeks Public Input on Water Management Permitting Changes
The B.C. government is reviewing its permitting process for the natural-resource sector and is inviting residents to provide feedback on proposed changes related to water management. These reforms aim...
Sep 22, 2025
Mayors Advocate for Stronger Support for Resource Development in BC
At the "Get It Done" conference in Campbell River, mayors from across British Columbia gathered to call for increased support for resource development. The event brought together leaders from rural an...
Sep 22, 2025
B.C. Draws Growing Number of U.S. Health-Care Workers
British Columbia is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for U.S. health-care professionals, with more than 1,400 job applications since May 2025-a number that's doubled in recent months. O...
Sep 22, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
Upgrades Enhance Accessibility at Seven Sisters and Lakelse Lake Parks
Seven Sisters Park and Lakelse Lake Park are receiving significant upgrades to improve accessibility and outdoor recreation. A $400,000 project is underway at Seven Sisters Park to enhance the Watson ...
Sep 22, 2025
Legal Challenge in B.C. Over Environmental Assessment of Proposed Mega Mine
SkeenaWild Conservation Trust is in B.C. Supreme Court this week challenging a decision by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) that the Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell (KSM) mine project is "substantia...
Sep 22, 2025
Premier David Eby Promotes B.C.'s Clean Energy and Critical Minerals Potential in New York
Premier David Eby is in New York from September 21 to 23, where he is promoting British Columbia as a global leader in clean energy and critical minerals. His mission coincides with Climate Week NYC, ...
Sep 22, 2025