Category Archives: News
Gitanyow Nation and Canada Partner on New Salmon Hatchery
The Government of Canada and Gitanyow Nation are collaborating on a new salmon hatchery on the Kitwanga River, aiming to boost the declining Kitwanga sockeye salmon population. Announced today by Fish...
Aug 20, 2024
Fire Mountain Road Wildfire Status Updated to 'Being Held'
The wildfire on Fire Mountain Road, which was previously classified as "Out of Control," has now been downgraded to "Being Held." This status indicates that the fire is expected to remain within its c...
Aug 19, 2024
Crews Intensify Efforts to Contain Wildfire Near Fire Mountain Rd in Kitimat
On August 18, 2024, crews continued their efforts to contain wildfire R52252, known as "Out of Control," located near Fire Mountain Rd. By 4:15 p.m., danger tree assessment and removal were completed,...
Aug 18, 2024
Evacuation Alert Issued for Corya Creek Wildfire
An Evacuation Alert has been issued for the Two Mile area (Witset/Moricetown) due to the Corya Creek wildfire (#R32019). Both Witset First Nation and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) ar...
Aug 18, 2024
Emergency Department Service Interruptions Across Northern BC
Residents of several Northern BC communities are advised of temporary closures at local Emergency Departments due to staffing shortages. - **Kitimat**: The Kitimat General Hospital Emergency Departmen...
Aug 18, 2024
Terrace RCMP Seize Arsenal of Weapons in Thornhill Raid
On July 31st, Terrace RCMP responded to an urgent report of a woman screaming for help on Dobbie Street in Thornhill. She claimed that a man was threatening to shoot her and others. When officers arri...
Aug 15, 2024
Dawson Creek Toxic Drug Alert
Residents of Dawson Creek and area, an important health alert from Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority regarding a dangerous new substance in our community. There has been a rise in...
Aug 15, 2024
Province Invests $8 Million in Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative
The Province has announced an $8 million funding boost for the Clean Coast, Clean Waters (CCCW) initiative, targeting 17 new projects for 2024. This funding supports local and First Nations-led effort...
Aug 14, 2024
Terrace "Glue Bandit" Faces Charges for Vandalism
Terrace, August 14, 2024* - Dale Boyd, the individual known as the "Glue Bandit," has been formally charged following a series of vandalism incidents that plagued the downtown area of Terrace between ...
Aug 14, 2024
**Wanted: Graham Ashton Small**
The Prince Rupert RCMP is actively seeking the public's help in locating 29-year-old Graham Ashton Small. Graham Ashton Small is wanted under an unendorsed warrant for the following charges: - Assault...
Aug 14, 2024