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Updated: July 29, 2025 - 7:48 PMIssued by: National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) Event Summary At 4:24 PM PDT, a magnitude 8.7 earthquake occurred approximately 136 km southeast of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia. A Tsunami Advisory is now in effect for several coastal regions of British Columbia. Affected Areas (Tsu...

The Province of British Columbia has signed a $200-million agreement with Haisla Nation to support clean energy infrastructure for the Cedar LNG project near Kitimat. The funding will help build a 287-kilovolt transmission line, a new substation, distribution lines, and nearshore electrification. This investment ensure...

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Cariboo region, including Quesnel and Williams Lake, from today through Thursday. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach between 29 and 34 degrees Celsius, with overnight lows near 14 degrees. This is caused by a strong ridge of high pressure impacting the BC int...

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 intercepted the vehicle as it was leaving and noticed the driver showed signs of impairment. The man was detained for impaired op...

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 continued impact of the toxic drug crisis in the region, reduce stigma, and honour the lives lost to overdose. A collab...

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 conditions like heat exhaustion or heat stroke - especially for outdoor workers and those working indoors without proper venti...

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, ignoring stop signs, and performing doughnuts at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Bulkley Drive. The reckless behavior produc...

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 million from the CleanBC Organics Infrastructure Program and an additional $1.5 million in funding from LNG Canada. With the ...

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 family on Father's Day, June 15, 2025, but he has not been heard from since. His family grew concerned when they realize...