Category Archives: News
Lake Babine Nation Closes Recreational Fishery in Babine River Corridor to Help Relieve Stress on Salmon
In an effort to protect salmon stocks in the Babine River corridor, the Lake Babine Nation has decided to close a popular recreational fishery. Effective as of today, the closure begins at the Babine ...
Aug 01, 2023 Courtesy: Lake Babine Nation
Cyber Attack on Health Employers Association of BC May Have Resulted in the Personal Data of Some Employees Being Stolen
A cyber attack on the Health Employers Association of BC may have resulted in the personal data of some employees being breached. Discovered by the Association on July 13th, the attack focused on a se...
Aug 01, 2023
Prince George RCMP Launch Seventh and Eighth Homicide Investigations of 2023, Setting New Annual Record for the City
Prince George RCMP have launched their seventh and eighth homicide investigations of 2023, already the most of any year on record. Earlier this month, police announced they were looking into two suspi...
Aug 01, 2023
RCMP in Prince Rupert Seeking Last of Four Suspects in Weekend Assault
Four of five perpetrators of a weekend assault in Prince Rupert have been arrested, but police are still searching for the final suspect. RCMP were called out to the 1400 block of Omineca Avenue at ar...
Aug 01, 2023
Nisga'a Memorial Pole to Return Home from Scotland this September
After one year of discussion and collaboration, a stolen Nisga'a house memorial pole will be returning home. Last year, a delegation from the house of Ni'isjoohl, visited the National Museum of Scotla...
Aug 01, 2023 Sim'oogit Ni'isjoohl and Noxs Ts'wawit with the memorial pole, photo courtesy of Neil Hanna Photography
Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre in Kitimat to Close for Annual Maintenance Beginning Next Week
Users of the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre in Kitimat will want to get in as much swimming as possible this week, ahead of scheduled maintenance. Each year around this time, the District closes the pool ...
Aug 01, 2023
Terrace RCMP Look to Public to Identify Suspects of Regular Attempts to Steal Propane from a Local Gas Station
RCMP in Terrace are hoping the public can help identify a pair regularly observed attempting to steal propane from a local gas station. Most recently, the suspects were caught on surveillance footage ...
Aug 01, 2023
Pair Arrested After Allegedly Pulling a Gun on Two Youths Before Stealing Their Car and Leading Police on a Chase
Two individuals have been arrested and charged with pulling a gun on a pair of youth in Quesnel before stealing their car. At around 2:30 in the morning last Thursday, RCMP were called to the 7 Eleven...
Jul 31, 2023
Haisla Bridge Opens to Public Traffic... For Real This Time, Though Restrictions Remain in Place for Oversized Loads
After two years of construction, traffic is finally flowing over the new Haisla Bridge in Kitimat. Haisla Chief Councillor Crystal Smith, Elder Marilyn Furlan, and Mayor Phil Germuth christened the br...
Jul 31, 2023
New Study Says Political and Bureaucratic Interference is Compromising Fisheries Science Advice in Canada
Political and bureaucratic interference is compromising fisheries science advice in Canada for the sake of industry, according to a new report. Published in the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquat...
Jul 31, 2023