Category Archives: News

Williams Lake RCMP Seize Drugs After Traffic Stop Linked to Suspicious Activity
On July 4, Williams Lake RCMP responded to a report about a suspicious male in a parking lot on 1st Avenue North. The man was seen inspecting vehicles before returning to his own car. Police intercept...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 29, 2025
Fort St. John to Host International Overdose Awareness Day Event on August 31st
Community partners are coming together to host a meaningful event in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st at Festival Plaza in Fort St. John. The event will highlight the...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 29, 2025

Employers Must Act to Prevent Heat Stress, Warns WorkSafeBC
With temperatures climbing across British Columbia, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers of their legal duty to protect workers from heat-related illnesses. Heat stress can lead to serious medical condit...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 29, 2025 Kail Bruin, Painter, Valour Painting Ltd, hydrating in cooling room during heat wave while working on Eco Heavy Duty Repairs Ltd work site, Nelson BC.

Camaro Impounded Following Dangerous Driving Incident in Smithers
On (Saturday) July 26, Smithers RCMP received a complaint about a Chevrolet Camaro driving dangerously in a residential neighborhood. A community member reported that the vehicle was speeding, ignorin...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 29, 2025 File Photo / Courtesy: RCMP

Kitimat Launches Local Compost Facility to Process Community Food Waste
Kitimat has officially opened a new compost facility at the local landfill, allowing food waste to be processed right in the community for the first time. The project was made possible with $1.2 milli...
Kobie Smith Jul 28, 2025

Houston RCMP Request Public's Help in Locating Missing Michael Kowalchuk
The Houston RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating Michael Randolf Kowalchuk, who has been missing for several months. Michael, a 56-year-old man from B.C., was last in contact with his ...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 28, 2025

Prince Rupert Launches Free Summer Gym Nights for Youth
The City of Prince Rupert is rolling out a new summer pilot program aimed at making recreation more accessible for local youth. Starting this Saturday and running through the end of August, drop-in gy...
Kobie Smith Jul 28, 2025

Free Transit Service for Riverboat Days in Terrace
This year, to make attending the Riverboat Days celebrations even easier, BC Transit, the City of Terrace, and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine are offering free transit service on all local r...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 28, 2025

Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs Take Stand Against LNG Canada Project Financing
Hereditary chiefs of the the Wet'suwet'en Nation have filed a formal complaint with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) over its financing of the controversial Coastal GasLink pipeline...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 28, 2025 File photo of Chief Na'Moks

B.C. Launches 2025 Call for Power to Strengthen Clean-Energy Future
B.C. has officially launched its 2025 call for power, aimed at securing up to 5,000 gigawatt-hours of clean and renewable electricity to support the province's growing economy and climate goals. The i...
Sabrina Spencer Jul 28, 2025