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Kitimat RCMP preparing bodycam deployment in move toward greater transparency

Kitimat RCMP preparing bodycam deployment in move toward greater transparency

The Kitimat RCMP is preparing to equip its frontline officers with body-worn cameras, part of a national effort billed at increasing transparency and accountability in policing. “We now have the body cameras here locally,” Sgt.
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Air Canada Jazz launches new flight between Prince Rupert and Vancouver

Air Canada Jazz launches new flight between Prince Rupert and Vancouver

The extra flights are scheduled to run in the evening until Oct. 24 to cater to the busy summer travel season
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Large open fires banned in northwest B.C. due to wildfire risk

Large open fires banned in northwest B.C. due to wildfire risk

Ban does not include campfires
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Kitimat RCMP targets unsecured loads and litter along Hwy 37

Kitimat RCMP targets unsecured loads and litter along Hwy 37

Safety concerns drive enforcement as public frustration over roadside debris mounts
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Man arrested after late-night gunfire in Kitimat

Man arrested after late-night gunfire in Kitimat

Police say shooting on Baxter Avenue was targeted
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Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers has previously hosted the conference in 1990, 1995, 2004, 2008 and 2016
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Marleigh's Mission: Terrace family raises money for 5-year-old's cancer treatment

Marleigh's Mission: Terrace family raises money for 5-year-old's cancer treatment

The money will go towards living costs in Vancouver, and so Marleigh's sister can come visit her from Terrace
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Outrage grows on North Coast over B.C. Ferries accessibility failures for 2+ months

Outrage grows on North Coast over B.C. Ferries accessibility failures for 2+ months

“This is a clear human rights failure”: Eric McNeely, BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president
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Kitimat's MEMSS students buck national trend in mock election

Kitimat's MEMSS students buck national trend in mock election

Students at Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School cast their ballots well ahead of the general population in the April 28 federal election—and their choice diverged sharply from the country’s official results.
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Hirsch Creek Park to close briefly for safety work and nesting bird protection

Hirsch Creek Park to close briefly for safety work and nesting bird protection

Tree removal and early bird survey to proceed May 6 and 7 amid seasonal safety risks
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