Category Archives: News
Evacuation Order Issued for Some Properties in Telkwa, Due to Expanding Powers Creek Wildfire
An evacuation order has been issued for some residents in Telkwa as the Powers Creek wildfire continues to expand. It covers properties west of the Telkwa River accessed off Tatlow Road, with more det...
Jul 08, 2023 Map of evacuation order area.
UPDATE 2: Evacuation Alerts and Orders Issued in the Bulkley-Nechako, As Dozens of New Wildfires Pop Up Across the Northwest
More evacuation alerts and orders have been issued as the number of active wildfires in the Province has ballooned to nearly 180. A 6 hectare fire 15 kilometres west of Fraser Lake along Highway 16, s...
Jul 07, 2023
Nova Scotia Regional Chief Who Spoke Out Against ex-National Chief, and Mi'kmaq Lawyer Appointed to Canada's Senate
An Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief who was outspoken in his disapproval of ex-National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, is now a Senator. Nova Scotia Regional Chief Paul Prosper was one of a pair of...
Jul 07, 2023
Supporters of Wet'suwet'en Man Shot and Killed by RCMP in 2021 Gathering Tomorrow After Family Files Lawsuit
Family members of a Wet'suwet'en man killed by RCMP in Campbell River have filed a lawsuit on the eve of the second anniversary of his death. 38 year-old Jared Lowndes was fatally shot by police in a ...
Jul 07, 2023
Northern Health to open temporary overdose prevention site in Dawson Creek
Northern Health is establishing a temporary overdose prevention site in Dawson Creek while they plan for a permanent one. The new temporary site will be located on the grounds of the Dawson Creek and ...
Jul 07, 2023
BC Extends Care Teams for those Experiencing Mental Health And Substance-Abuse Crises to the North
BC is extending an initiative to help get people experiencing mental health and substance-abuse crises the help they need to the North. Prince George has been selected as one of three new hosts of the...
Jul 07, 2023
Kitimat RCMP Seeking Information on Illegal Tobacco Trafficking After Canada Day Arrest
Police in Kitimat are calling for information which may help stem the trafficking of illegal tobacco products in the community. It comes after RCMP arrested an individual on Canada Day after finding h...
Jul 07, 2023
Largest Cruise Ship Stopping in Prince Rupert this Summer Damaged After Colliding with Dock in San Francisco
One of the largest cruise ships ever to visit the Port of Prince Rupert may have to delay her next trip, after making unexpected contact with a dock. Operated by Princess Cruises, the 3,080 passenger ...
Jul 07, 2023 Photo of Ruby Princess From Princess Cruise's Website (princess.com)
Port Workers and Employers Remain in a Stalemate as ILWU Canada Strike Nears the End of its First Week
Contract negotiations remain on pause as port workers and their employers continue to lock heads on day seven of strike action. According to the BC Maritime Employers Association, the strike has alrea...
Jul 07, 2023
Tahltan Central Government Reminds Members of Delay to Food Fishery Opening Date
Tahltan Nation members are being reminded of a delay to the Food, Social, and Ceremonial Fishery opening date. Initially scheduled to open on July 1st, the date was delayed until the 12th, following c...
Jul 07, 2023