There are Two Emergency Department Closures at Hospitals in Northern BC today, Friday, October 3rd. Northern Health says the Emergency Department of the Dawson Creek and District Hospital will be closed today from 5:00am until 3:00pm this afternoon, while Emergency Department services at the Lakes District Hospital in ...

New data from the 2025 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count shows a mixed picture in Northern B.C., with some communities seeing increases and others slight declines. Williams Lake saw its homeless population rise to 100 people this year, up from 77 in 2023. Prince Rupert also saw a sharp increase, from 69 to 107 people. Q...

The Lax Kw'alaams First Nation is calling on the federal and provincial governments to uphold the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, voicing strong opposition to any repeal or oil export project along B.C.'s north coast. In a formal letter addressed to Prime Minister Mark Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby, the Nation raised co...

The Gitxaała Nation has issued a firm response to a recent announcement from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, rejecting any proposal that would bring crude oil pipelines or tankers through their territory. Leadership from both the hereditary chiefs and the elected council say the protection of Gitxaała's lands, waters...

Canada has unveiled a new Defence Investment Agency aimed at transforming how the country acquires military equipment and builds defence capacity. Announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, the agency will streamline the federal procurement process, speeding up the delivery of critical tools to the Canadian Armed Forces ...