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Two Snowmobilers Recovered from Charlotte Lake After Breaking Through Ice, Says Anahim Lake RCMP
Anahim Lake RCMP say two snowmobilers who went missing earlier this week have been recovered from Charlotte Lake. Anahim Lake RCMP received a report on February 20th that the pair had not been seen since February 17th. While officers were on their way, neighbours began searching and found the couple deceased beneath th...
Feb 23, 2026
Prince Rupert RCMP release composite forensic sketch of suspect in sexual assault investigation
RCMP in Prince Rupert continue to investigate a sexual assault that occurred in the city last month, and they've now released a composite forensic sketch of a suspect and have appealed to the public for help identifying them. The suspect in the case is described as being either a Caucasian or Asian man, between 20 to 3...
Feb 19, 2026
Independent Investigations Office of B.C assessing grounds for investigation of police response to Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
The following story discusses the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge and may be distressing for some readers Separate from the ongoing RCMP Investigation into the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, the Independent Investigations Office of BC has announced it is looking into whether its investigative mandate has been met and i...
Feb 18, 2026
Search expands for Noel Ross Grant, missing since February 6th
Search crews in the Northwest have been scouring the Thornhill area in recent days in search of missing 69-year-old man, Noel Ross Grant. Noel Grant had not been since the morning of Friday, February 6th, when he left home in Thornhill for a walk at around 10:30am. In the time since, the Terrace Search and Rescue team ...
Feb 17, 2026
Victims of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting identified, RCMP to facilitate release of family statements
The BC RCMP have officially confirmed the identities of all 8 victims of Tuesday's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, and have released photos and statements on behalf on the families. It's now been confirmed that those killed at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School were 12-year-olds Abel Mwansa, Kylie Smith, Zoey Benoit, Ticar...
Feb 13, 2026
Tributes for Tumbler Ridge pour in from around the world
Tributes and condolences continue to pour in from around the world in honour of the victims of Tuesday's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Tributes were delivered in the House of Commons in Ottawa by politicians of all political parties who have united in solidarity in the wake of the tragedy. A moment of silence was hel...
Feb 12, 2026
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RCMP release more details following mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge
The BC RCMP has corrected the death toll of yesterday's horrific mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge to 9, including the shooter. They've also released more details about what they know so far. RCMP have confirmed the shooter has been identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, a resident of Tumbler Ridge, who they say ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge leaves 9 dead, including suspected shooter, 25 with injuries
The following story may be disserting for some readers. Tumbler Ridge is reeling today, in the aftermath of a school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School that left 9 people dead, including the suspected shooter, and had injured 25 others, some seriously. The Tumbler Ridge RCMP confirmed they received reports of a...
Feb 11, 2026
New Transformative Health Declaration signed with three Northern First Nations
The Tahltan, Kaska, and Taku River Tlingit Nations have just signed a new Health Declaration that's set to transform the health service delivery model in their respective communities. The so-called '3Nations Transformational Health Declaration' was struck by the 3Nations Society last week, along with the First Nations ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Northern Health Warns Public About Phone Scam Calls
Northern Health is warning the public to protect their personal information after reports of suspicious phone calls appearing to come from the health authority. Officials say some callers are falsely claiming to represent Northern Health. If you receive an unexpected call, you're urged to verify who you're speaking wit...
Feb 09, 2026
Update: Terrace RCMP seeks public assistance in locating missing person, 69-year-old Noel Grant
The Terrace RCMP is still seeking public assistance in locating a missing elder. As he's been missing for 6 days now, 69-year old Noel Grant has not been seen since around 10:30 Friday morning, February 6th. Terrace RCMP say It is suspected that he may have been heading to the Skeena River, however, his route of travel...
Feb 09, 2026
Cowichan Valley leaders issue joint statement condemning anti-Indigenous racism
Cowichan Valley, B.C. Leaders from Cowichan Tribes, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the City of Duncan, the Municipality of North Cowichan, Cowichan Valley School District, and the North Cowichan-Duncan RCMP have issued a joint statement addressing growing anti-Indigenous racism in the region. The statement foll...
Feb 06, 2026
Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisory ended
The BC River Forecast Centre has ended the flood watch for the North Coast, as well as the High streamflow Advisory that had been issued for the Central Coast, with the Centre confirming between 50 to 155 mm of rain had fallen since Tuesday, combined with about 2 to 4 centimeters of snow melt across the North Coast. Th...
Feb 05, 2026
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Update: Boil Water Notice Issued for Kitimat and Dike road closed near Riverlodge
The District of Kitimat water system is now under a Boil Water Notice. Residents are advised to bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least two minutes before drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. This notice remains in effect until further notice, and updates will be shared as new information becomes available. Mea...
Feb 04, 2026
