Category Archives: News
Masset RCMP Arrest Assault Suspect After He Returns to the Scene of the Crime Armed with a Firearm
Police in Masset were able to arrest an assault suspect this weekend after they became a cliche by returning to the scene of a crime. Initially, RCMP were called out to a residence on Raven Avenue jus...
Jun 13, 2023
Port of Prince Rupert Ranks Among 10-Least Efficient Container Ports by Time Spent in Port, According to New Report
BC's two major container ports both rank among the 10 least efficient in the world, according to a new report. Created by World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, the report marks the third ...
Jun 13, 2023
Fire Danger Ratings Raised Across BC as Rain Expected to Ease Wildfires in Some Areas, and Wind to Worsen it in Others
Fire danger ratings have been set to extreme for the southern portion of the Northwest Fire Centre, including Terrace, Smithers, and Houston. Extreme danger ratings continue west from there to the bor...
Jun 13, 2023
District of Kitimat's Annual Water Main Flush Now Underway, Residents May Notice Discolouration
Residents in Kitimat may notice some discolouration in their tap water as the District conducts their annual water main flush. Crews are currently focused on the area around Gyrfalcon Avenue, but will...
Jun 13, 2023
Secwepemc man to be featured on new stamp
A trio of new stamps from Canada Post are honouring the life and work of three Indigenous leaders. Started in 2022, the three are part of a multi-year Indigenous Leaders stamp series which has already...
Jun 12, 2023 Stamp honouring George Manuel (CNW Group/Canada Post)
Donnie Creek Wildfire Growing Again as Crews Make Some Progress Fighting Blaze Near Tumbler Ridge
As wildfire crews continued to battle a blaze threatening Tumbler Ridge, raging weekend winds have put an old nemesis back on their radar. After a week of being held, the 466,000 hectare Donnie Creek ...
Jun 12, 2023
Information still being sought 10 years after Tl'azt'en woman reported missing
This Wednesday marks 10 years since Tl'azt'en First Nation woman Immaculate Basil went missing. 27 years old at the time, Basil, a mother of one, was last seen in the Kuzche reserve area on June 14, 2...
Jun 12, 2023
Carrier Sekani Family Services Break Ground on New Tachick Lake Healing and Treatment Centre
Construction has finally begun on a long-awaited, Indigenous-led, healing and treatment centre at Tachick Lake, just south of Vanderhoof. Located along the Lake itself, just west of the Saik'uz First ...
Jun 12, 2023 Photo of ground breaking ceremony hosted by Carrier Sekani Family Services
International Longshore and Warehouse Union Votes Near-Unanimously for Strike Action, Could Start as Early as June 24th
Port workers represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have voted near-unanimously in favour of a strike. But, despite 99.2 percent of workers voting in favour of job action last ...
Jun 12, 2023
Lach Klan Student Leland Aster Creates Winning Design in Orange Shirt Contest Held by the Altrad Gitxaala Joint Venture
Those heading to Orange Shirt Day events this September 30th may notice a unique new design, imagined by a local Gitxaala student. Created by Lach Klan student Leland Aster, the design features a drea...
Jun 12, 2023 Photo of Leland Aster's design, courtesy of Gitxaala Enterprises