The University of Northern British Columbia and the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) signed an agreement to continue a partnership spanning more than […]
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On April 29, 2026, Northern Development held its Annual General Meeting and spring Board meeting in Prince George, where Margo Wagner was acclaimed as chair […]
A lifetime of leadership, cultural stewardship and unwavering commitment to community will be recognized as Nisg̱a’a Hereditary Chief Harry Nyce Sr., Sim’oogit Hleek, receives an […]
Effective at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 Category 2 and Category 3 open burning will be prohibited in the Prince George and Stuart Nechako Forest Districts […]
Sharing the road in B.C. doesn’t just mean watching out for other drivers, it means staying alert for wildlife, too. Each year, thousands of animals […]
Representatives of Wilp Luutkudziiwus, a house (Wilp) of the Gitxsan Nation, are in British Columbia’s Supreme Court this week asking the Court to overturn the […]
CARBOO FIRE CENTRE – Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, April 23 , 2026, Category 2 and 3 open fires and associated equipment […]
SMITHERS – Effective at 12:00 (noon) Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, April 24, 2026, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited across […]
A partnership between trappers, First Nations and hunters in British Columbia and UNBC is transforming how scientists study wildlife by building a province-wide biobank of […]
Northern Health is committed to creating a health care system where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. NH recognizes that persistent systemic barriers, biases, and […]
The province has introduced provincial treaty implementation legislation – the Kitselas Treaty Act, 2026 – in the B.C. legislature as the first step in the […]
VICTORIA – Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s release of preliminary results of […]
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) will host the 20th anniversary Highway of Tears Symposium from April 7 to 10, 2026, at the Prince George Civic […]
Textbook disaster capitalism. That’s how a forest advocacy group describes the Ministry of Forests’ Forest Statutes Amendment Act, a set of legislative changes to the […]
The board of directors for the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund (Ag Fund) has approved a record number of projects in its first 2026 […]
One person has been killed in an avalanche in Haines Pass, about 150 kilometres south of Whitehorse, Yukon. A group of five were ski touring […]
Three people were killed in an avalanche near Terrace Sunday. Avalanche Canada reports that four people were skiing when they triggered an avalanche on Knauss […]
Families in Fort St. John and Wonowon have more space for children to learn as two new school additions open to support students in northern […]
Over the past three years, the Kitimat Bound business and resident attraction initiative has exceeded its targets and expectations, generating strong national interest in Kitimat […]
The River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for the upper Fraser River including the Robson Valley and tributaries in the Prince George […]
Year-end data from Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon highlights the significant number of Northern BC families who rely on the organization while their children receive specialized medical care in Vancouver. […]
Thirteen remote First Nations are taking steps toward building energy independence in their communities by investing in sustainable and clean-energy systems that will help people […]
B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is seeking feedback on a newly proposed expedited environmental assessment process designed to reduce assessment timelines and support more efficient […]
More local governments, contractors and First Nations will take on wildfire-risk-mitigation roles in and around their communities thanks to a $30-million investment in training, equipment […]
VICTORIA – Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, chief coroner, has released the following statement regarding the decision to direct an inquest into the events that occurred in […]
Drax, a UK-based energy company that controls much of the trans-oceanic wood pellet trade hasannounced that its Yorkshire, England power plant will stop burning wood from BC […]
Police are investigating after a structure fire destroyed the Fraser Lake Inn along with a neighbouring business as one person remains outstanding and is suspected […]
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Northern BC announced today that its Northern Health–funded No-Barrier Counselling Program will pause operations following the conclusion of pilot […]
The College of New Caledonia (CNC) is offering its Inside Out course for the third consecutive year, bringing together CNC students and incarcerated learners to […]
Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon is releasing its 2025 State of Family-Centred Care Brief, a system-level examination of what families experience beyond hospital walls – […]
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby has released the following statement in response to media reports regarding OpenAI and the shooting in Tumbler Ridge: “Reports that […]
TUMBLER RIDGE – Students and their families can expect to see the first temporary school facilities begin arriving in Tumbler Ridge this week. The new […]
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre’s hours are being temporarily extended to ensure the community has access to care and support following this week’s tragic events. […]
The BC RCMP is providing an update on the investigation into the fatal shooting that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on February 10, 2026. As of Friday, February 13, […]
The BC RCMP is releasing the official confirmation of the deceased victims of the February 10, 2026 Tumbler Ridge shooting. As the community continues to […]
Northern Health recognizes that many people may be feeling shocked, overwhelmed, or distressed, and want residents to know that mental health supports are available and […]
VICTORIA – Mike Farnworth, Government House Leader; Á’a:líya Warbus, Official Opposition House Leader; and Rob Botterell, BC Greens House Leader, have released the following joint […]
The Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern B.C. says resources are available for those who are impacted by Tuesday’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. “As […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued the following statement regarding Tuesday’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, which left 10 people dead including the shooter: “I […]
The following statement was issued by Northern Health following the shooting at Tumbler Ridge High School Tuesday: On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 10, Northern […]
On February 10, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Tumbler Ridge RCMP received a report of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. A Police Initiated […]
The Tumbler Ridge RCMP has issued a localized police emergency alert due to an active shooter incident. As of 1:20 p.m. the Tumbler Ridge RCMP […]
The University of Northern British Columbia has once again been recognized as one of British Columbia’s Top Employers, marking the 12th time the University has […]
Launching this September, a new accelerated learning pathway at the University of Northern British Columbia will enable actively practicing Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to transition to […]
Ottawa is introducing a new auto strategy that rewards the production of made-in-Canada vehicles and harnesses our world-class capabilities in artificial intelligence and technology expertise […]
Charges have been laid against three people in relation to a homicide that occurred in Dawson Creek in 2023. On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Dawson […]
The province has issued amendments to the Environmental Assessment Certificate, Mines Act permit and Environmental Management Act permit for Centerra Gold Inc. to expand the […]
Building on Look West commitments, three dual-use technology businesses are testing new tools that can support Canada’s defence priorities while helping cut emissions, improve safety […]
Quesnel city council has directed staff to continue to advocate to the provincial government for the implementation of effective wildfire-risk-reduction activities within and adjacent to […]
Local conservationists are applauding the B.C. government for adding nearly 1,060 hectares of primary forest habitat to West Twin Provincial Park, which is about two […]
TERRACE — The Outdoor Artist Collective is proud to announce the fourth edition of Sima Festival: Wintering Together, made possible with the generous support of the […]
QUESNEL – Safety and reliability on Cariboo roads will continue to improve with the advancement of two projects focused on restoring routes damaged by washouts […]
VICTORIA – The threshold for the provincial homeowner grant for residential properties in B.C. has been set at $2.075 million for 2026, providing modest property […]
British Columbians are steering their New Year’s goals toward the road. According to a new ICBC survey* fielded through the Angus Reid Forum, showing more […]
The 2026 property assessments, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2025, have been announced for property owners of about 250,000 properties throughout North […]
A snowmobiler has died in an avalanche near Tumbler Ridge December 30. Three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose area near Tumbler Ridge when one […]
The first baby born in 2026 in the North was born in Terrace, and it’s a girl! Baby Molina was born at Ksyen Regional Hospital […]
Burns Lake and area residents are advised the emergency department at Lakes District Hospital will be closed between 7 a.m. Friday, January 2 and 8 […]
A hazard notice has been issued by the Town of Smithers, and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) effective December 29, due to ice jams […]
In 2025, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) worked tirelessly with people and communities to fight wildfires and build community resilience throughout the province. “We’re coming […]