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Tariffs top of mind as northern local government conference begins in Prince Rupert

Tariffs top of mind as northern local government conference begins in Prince Rupert

The opening plenary session of the conference focussed on mitigating the potential impacts of a trade war with the U.S.
100 Mile House RCMP seize drugs, firearm while executing search warrants

100 Mile House RCMP seize drugs, firearm while executing search warrants

100 Mile House RCMP conducted three different search warrants between May 2 and May 8
Bear Witness Day parade marches through Williams Lake

Bear Witness Day parade marches through Williams Lake

The parade marks an important day in the history of Jordan's Principle
Williams Lake First Nation breaks ground for new child services building

Williams Lake First Nation breaks ground for new child services building

Williams Lake First Nation will be home to a new child and family services building expected in Fall 2026
B.C. ranchers, farmers urged to register livestock location as wildfire risk increases

B.C. ranchers, farmers urged to register livestock location as wildfire risk increases

Registering the location of livestock helps emergency responders reach animals faster, according to the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Man suspected of arson on Horse Lake Road removed from community

Man suspected of arson on Horse Lake Road removed from community

The 100 Mile House RCMP responded to the suspect arson on Monday, May 5
Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers has previously hosted the conference in 1990, 1995, 2004, 2008 and 2016
Bonaparte First Nation drops claim against Ashcroft Terminal

Bonaparte First Nation drops claim against Ashcroft Terminal

Lawsuit filed in April 2023 alleged destruction of important archaeological sites at terminal
Students and elders travel to Gustafsen Lake to practice net fishing

Students and elders travel to Gustafsen Lake to practice net fishing

For generations, members of the Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation (TFN) have come to (BLAKN) to fish and camp.
Outrage grows on North Coast over B.C. Ferries accessibility failures for 2+ months

Outrage grows on North Coast over B.C. Ferries accessibility failures for 2+ months

“This is a clear human rights failure”: Eric McNeely, BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president