A fraction of forests in Northeast B.C. have been lost to wildfire compared to last year
Northeast British Columbia continues to experience a relatively calm wildfire season...
Charlie Lake firefighters switch to new gear in push for long-term health and safety
Firefighters in Charlie Lake are now wearing a new generation of protective equipment designed to reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.
Canfor deals massive economic blow to PG
It’s another devastating blow to the forestry sector.
Multiple heat warnings issued across Canada
A Canadian Extreme Heat Warning is issued when forecast temperatures...
Province approves silica sand mine Northeast B.C.
A domestic source of a critical material used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
Drone crews use thermal scans to spot hotspots - Fort Simpson
Fire information officer Sarah Hall says the window of positive weather has been helpful...
Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor
Robert MacLeod made significant contributions to aerial firefighting across the country.
Fort Nelson RCMP renew appeal for information
It's the second anniversary of her disappearance...
D.C. homicide investigation concludes. No evidence of foul play
RCMP say the case has been concluded with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing...
Rain provides breather for Fort Simpson firefighting
Temporary relief after a morning of rainfall dampened wildfire fuel while lifting spirits.
Northern Rockies snapshot of 2026 local elections
2026 ELECTION Municipal Council and School Trustees...
Amber Alert issued for six-year-old boy expands to Northeast B.C.
The child may have last been seen in Fort St. John, B.C.
Finding Nowhere, a B.C. adventure series has climbed to #4
The show has reached #4 on Amazon Prime Video...
Agreement between B.C. and Ottawa supports new pipeline
Maintaining north coast tanker ban...
Dr. Marius Mostert receives lifetime achievement award
Award of excellence in rural medicine...
BC may use the courts to sue OpenAI - Tumbler Ridge
The B.C. government has hired lawyers in both B.C. and California.
Some snow possible for northeast B.C. in July?
It may be the heart of summer, but some folks across Northern Canada and British Columbia are in for an unexpected burst of winter this week.
Dawson Creek - missing teenage girl
Dawson Creek RCMP are seeking the public’s help in loacting a missing 14 year old Brianna Bertrand.
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