Category Archives: News
Kitimat Residents Encouraged to Be Aware of Bylaws to Avoid Violation Tickets
The District of Kitimat is reminding residents to be mindful of local bylaws to help avoid violation tickets. While many bylaw enforcement actions in the past have involved education and warnings, the...
Sep 11, 2025
BC Groups Urge Government to Prioritize Biodiversity Law, Protect Old Growth
Five years after the release of the Old Growth Strategic Review, 88 organizations and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs are calling on the provincial government to act on one of the report's key recommend...
Sep 11, 2025 Pecold / Depositphotos.com
Carney Announces Major Resource Projects to Boost Canada's Economy and Global Competitiveness
Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled the first series of projects that will be fast-tracked by the new Major Projects Office (MPO), aimed at accelerating Canada's economic growth, advancing climate...
Sep 11, 2025 rabbit75_dep / Depositphotos.com
Charges Laid After Vandalism at Quesnel Car Dealership
A 35-year-old man has been charged after a car dealership in Quesnel was vandalized, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Between August 30 and September 8, 2025, the business located on the 200 bl...
Sep 11, 2025
First Nations Express Concerns Ahead of Major Infrastructure Announcement
As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to announce the first set of projects to be fast-tracked under his controversial infrastructure initiative, First Nations leaders are voicing concerns about the ...
Sep 11, 2025
LNG Canada Expansion: A Costly Investment for Canadians
The Carney administration's decision to prioritize the expansion of LNG Canada is drawing criticism, particularly around the significant public funding required to support the project. The $40-billion...
Sep 11, 2025
Conservatives Introduce "Jail Not Bail Act" to Strengthen Public Safety
The Conservative Party of Canada is proposing a new bill aimed at tightening bail laws to address rising crime rates. The Jail Not Bail Act, introduced by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and MP A...
Sep 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney's statement on anniversary of 9/11
Prime Minister Mark Carney has released the following statement on the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks: "On this day 24 years ago, the world was forever changed after the deadliest-ever terrori...
Sep 11, 2025 rabbit75_dep / Depositphotos.com
Town of Smithers awards $235,000 security contract to Blue Hawk Security for patrols at TOSA and in downtown core
At a council meeting in Smithers on Tuesday, September 9th, a $235,000 security contract had been awarded to Prince George based Blue Hawk Security to provide security services at the Town's Temporary...
Sep 10, 2025 Smithers Temporary Overnight Sheltering Area across from Town Hall on Alfred Street, viewed from Google Maps Street View // Courtesy: Google Maps / Street View
Terrace RCMP Seeking Public's Help to Locate Chelsea Eden Amaranth
The Terrace RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 36-year-old Chelsea Eden Amaranth, who is wanted on two warrants. She faces charges for breaching probation in Terrace and taking a v...
Sep 10, 2025