Category Archives: News
Kitsumkalum to Honor Chief Don Roberts with King's Medal
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, the Kitsumkalum First Nation will honor Hereditary Chief Don Roberts with the King's Medal for his dedication and service to the community. The posthumous award recognize...
Mar 19, 2025
Wanted Man Arrested After Attempted Vehicle Theft in Fort St John
Yesterday just before 8 p.m., Fort St John RCMP responded to a report of a man attempting to break into a truck in a parking lot on 112 Avenue and 86 Street. Officers quickly located the suspect, iden...
Mar 19, 2025
Former Kitimat Fire Chief John Wayne Adams Dies at 85
John Wayne Adams, former fire chief of Kitimat, B.C., has passed away at the age of 85. Adams, who served 25 years in the fire service before retiring in 1999, died on March 12 in Penticton. Known for...
Mar 19, 2025
Prince Rupert Port Authority Responds to Alaska Cruise Threats
The Prince Rupert Port Authority is closely monitoring a brewing trade dispute between British Columbia and Alaska, as B.C. Premier David Eby stands firm on proposed fees for U.S. commercial trucks tr...
Mar 19, 2025
Telkwa Considers Biweekly Garbage Pickup as Part of Sustainability Plan
The Village of Telkwa is exploring the possibility of switching to biweekly garbage pickup. This potential change aims to reduce waste and encourage more recycling, aligning with the community's broad...
Mar 19, 2025 Izaphoto / Depositphotos.com
Wanted Man Arrested Following Search Warrant in Smithers
Smithers RCMP have successfully arrested Jonathan Wilson, a man wanted in connection with serious charges. On March 13, 2025, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Fort Babine, leading to...
Mar 19, 2025
Conservative Party of BC Urges Opposition to Bill 7
The Conservative Party of British Columbia is raising concerns over Bill 7, introduced by NDP Premier David Eby, which they claim grants excessive powers to the government, undermining personal privac...
Mar 19, 2025
Seven Arrested After Search Warrant Executed in Terrace
On March 15, the Terrace RCMP Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Keith Avenue, following a drug trafficking investigation. The operation led to the arrest of seven indivi...
Mar 19, 2025
GST Return Drives Up Grocery Prices, NDP Pushes for Permanent Tax Break
The return of the GST on groceries has caused a sharp rise in food price inflation, with prices increasing by 2.8% in February, the highest since April 2022. The Liberal government reinstated the GST ...
Mar 19, 2025 Irina_drozd / Depositphotos.com
Alaskan Truck Toll Could Devastate Fort Nelson Economy, Mayor Warns
The mayor of Fort Nelson, is raising alarms about the potential impact of a proposed toll on commercial trucks traveling through the province to Alaska. Rob Fraser, mayor of the Northern Rockies Regio...
Mar 19, 2025