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Investigation underway after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Hwy 16 near Vanderhoof

Investigation underway after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Hwy 16 near Vanderhoof

The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking public assistance
Water pooling and flooding on northwestern highways

Water pooling and flooding on northwestern highways

The River Forecast Centre is maintaining a high streamflow advisory for much of British Columbia’s North Coast, where tributaries and smaller streams from Terrace to Haida Gwaii are expected to see rapid rises in water levels.
New building coming to downtown core

New building coming to downtown core

Town council gives developer a little leeway on the design of 3rd Avenude commercial-residential build
Search manager describes 'truly epic' rescue of Burns Lake child after 4-day search

Search manager describes 'truly epic' rescue of Burns Lake child after 4-day search

Nechako Valley Search & Rescue president, Chris Mushumanski, recounts the remarkable story of Oaklynn Schweder
BREAKING: Missing 6-year-old Burns Lake girl found safe

BREAKING: Missing 6-year-old Burns Lake girl found safe

Before being located this evening, Oaklynn Schweder was last seen Sept. 19 at around 6 p.m.
Update: Search intensifies for missing Burns Lake child

Update: Search intensifies for missing Burns Lake child

SAR teams from northern B.C. have joined forces with RCMP canine units, wildfire service personnel, and teams conducting helicopter and drone searches.
Coast Mountains schools enforcing new cell phone rules

Coast Mountains schools enforcing new cell phone rules

New policies aim to foster focused learning environments while addressing accessibility needs
Kitselas community treaty info tour begins with ice cream

Kitselas community treaty info tour begins with ice cream

"We've got an open door policy," said David Try, senior treaty negotiator for the Kitselas First Nation. "Come drop by"
Major Prince Rupert drug bust nabs 3.5 kilos of cocaine

Major Prince Rupert drug bust nabs 3.5 kilos of cocaine

Police also seize other drugs, a large amount of cash, weapons, vehicles and other drug trafficking paraphernalia
Child reported missing near Burns Lake; public assistance sought

Child reported missing near Burns Lake; public assistance sought