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No new cold weather records, but Smithers ties one

No new cold weather records, but Smithers ties one

It’s been cold this past week in Smithers but historically the town has seen colder
Vanderhoof post office closed after 'suspicious' packages found, RCMP

Vanderhoof post office closed after 'suspicious' packages found, RCMP

The post office was evacuated Friday, according to RCMP.
Warning in effect as avalanche risk continues in northern B.C.

Warning in effect as avalanche risk continues in northern B.C.

Warmer temperatures and storms are a contributing factor to increasing risk
Prince George Airport launches human trafficking awareness program

Prince George Airport launches human trafficking awareness program

The Airport Authority helped launch the program
B.C.'s longest serving mayor, Alice Maitland, dies at 91

B.C.'s longest serving mayor, Alice Maitland, dies at 91

Alice Maitland served as mayor of Hazelton for 42 years
Upgrades underway at Diana Lake Provinicial Park

Upgrades underway at Diana Lake Provinicial Park

The facility will reopen to public at the end of April with improved accessibility, new day-use shelter and expanded parking
Prince Rupert author wins regional award for debut book

Prince Rupert author wins regional award for debut book

Blair Mirau's historical narrative about Prince Rupert paints a picture of the city’s complex, rich history from a modern perspective
Minerals association raises concerns over tenure law's consultation framework

Minerals association raises concerns over tenure law's consultation framework

The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) says government needs to provide capacity funding to make new rules work
3 years of war: B.C. residents reflect on Ukraine invasion

3 years of war: B.C. residents reflect on Ukraine invasion

A ceremony commemorated the war anniversary with a human chain and car rally to B.C. legislature 
Northwest B.C. ERs begin to emerge from crisis as physician shortage eases

Northwest B.C. ERs begin to emerge from crisis as physician shortage eases

ER conditions at Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and Kitimat hospitals improve