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 Skidegate. After the man charged with second-degree murder was taken into custody, members of the Haida Nation asked the accu...

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 more per month. Along with the tax hike, sewer fees will rise by 2%, and water fees are proposed to increase by 6.5%. Wa...

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. Meanwhile, other major LNG projects across British Columbia continue to progress, including Woodfibre LNG, Cedar LNG, Ksi Lisim...

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 mental health challenges this year, the situation is even more pressing for rural residents, who often avoid seeking help ...

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 Taylor Bachrach is in second place with 38.7% of the vote, securing 14,856 votes. Liberal candidate Inderpal Dhillon follows ...