Seabridge Gold has filed its formal response in B.C. Supreme Court to a legal petition challenging the province’s decision to grant its KSM project a Substantially Started (SS) designation—a crucial ...

One of the biggest names in skateboarding tried out the newly renovated Smithers Skate Park on Thursday (May 29). Tony Hawk, American professional skateboarder, made a surprise visit during the open ...

One of the largest live emergency response training events in northern B.C. took place at the Smithers Regional Airport on May 23. The exercise is designed to develop frontline response capabilities ...

On the Victoria Day long weekend, many Canadians will mark the unofficial start to the summer season. This day is a federal statutory holiday, with parades and fireworks in some cities and with ...

Gitxsan hereditary chief Delgamuukw (George Muldoe) has died. The name Delgamuukw is a very important one, historically. Muldoe inherited the name from his brother Earl Muldon, who held the name ...

Prince Rupert was met with a passionate ovation at the 2025 North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention for successfully rehabilitating Watson Island, a failed industrial site it ...

The second day of the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) conference spotlighted the Nisga’a Nation’s pioneering efforts in climate adaptation, sustainable housing, and reconciliation ...

House finches use fluff from cigarette butts in nest building to ward of infestation of lice and other parasites.Alan D. Wilson/Wikimedia Commons I read a recent article in New Scientist about animals ...

An investigation into the fire on the former Queen of Sidney ferry remains open, but RCMP says there’s no indication of criminality. According to a statement on Tuesday (May 13), Mission RCMP are ...

Parents and caregivers are picking their kids up from a Whitehorse daycare after an accidental bear spray discharge. Three fire trucks, multiple ambulances and RCMP vehicles were on scene outside a ...

Medical transfers and cross-coverage calls for the Kitimat Fire Department have climbed by nearly one-quarter so far this year, reversing a previous downward trend in call volume, Fire Chief Trent ...

The Town of Smithers is hosting one of the largest live emergency response training exercises in northern B.C. on May 23. More than 150 emergency personnel from across the region are expected to ...