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Emergency Room Closure at Lakes District Hospital This Wednesday Due to Staffing Shortages
Residents in Burns Lake and the surrounding area are being advised that the Emergency Department at Lakes District Hospital will be temporarily closed due to staffing shortages. The closure begain at 8 a.m. today Wednesday, August 20, and will last until 8 a.m. Thursday, August 21. If you're experiencing a life-threate...
1h ago
Salmon shark caught and released by fishermen in Douglas Channel
Troy Vines, Owner/Operator of Kitimat Coastal Charters, was out on the Douglas Channel jigging for halibut with some local men from Kitimat this past weekend, when they hooked something far larger than what they set out to catch. 'We just went down the channel a little ways to a spot where I usually go jigging for hali...
18h ago
Gitanmaax Band goes ahead with eviction following allegations of drug trafficking
Gitanmaax Band Chief Executive Officer Jason Wong has confirmed that the band has gone ahead with an eviction of a resident of Birch Grove Drive in New Hazelton that had been accused of drug trafficking by community members. Wong confirmed that following last week's 'Take Back the Night' rally, an eviction order had be...
21h ago
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Walmart in Prince Rupert Temporarily Closed for Safety Inspections
The Walmart store in Prince Rupert has been temporarily closed to assess building safety. The closure comes after concerns over the condition of the building, but both the City of Prince Rupert and its Fire Department have confirmed that there is no immediate public risk. Despite this, Walmart made the decision to clos...
23h ago
Sockeye Salmon Run Breaks Records in Fraser River
The sockeye salmon run in the Fraser River has exceeded all expectations this year, with numbers climbing past 6.3 million-a dramatic increase from the original forecast of 2.3 million. This marks the largest return in over 20 years, signaling a significant win for local conservation efforts. Recent reports show record...
23h ago
Fraser Lake Health Centre Announces Temporary Change to ER Hours
Residents of Fraser Lake are being notified of a temporary change to the Emergency Department hours at the Fraser Lake Health Centre, effective immediately. The ER will now operate from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, closing one hour earlier than usual. This adjustment is made to help support nursing staff ...
Aug 18, 2025
