Category Archives: Northern BC
Mackenzie housing not keeping up with boom in senior population
MACKENZIE - Community advocates in Mackenzie are pushing to build a seniors living complex in the community. The Williston Lake Elders Society (WLES) was formed in 2024 for this exact reason: to bring...
Nov 10, 2025
Eight arrested in Burns Lake drug bust
BURNS LAKE - Eight people were arrested in a Burns Lake drug bust Thursday (Oct.30).RCMP made the arrests after searching three properties following a lengthy investigation. Police seized over three 3...
Oct 31, 2025
Annual Mackenzie auction highlighting local businesses and artisans
MACKENZIE - The Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 23rd annual auction. Taking place on November 15 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 273, the auction will begin at 6:00 p.m. and sho...
Oct 30, 2025
"I'm going to die:" survivors recount harrowing grizzly bear attack
PRINCE GEORGE - An encounter that nearly cost one hiker her life: Shauna Terai was in the McGregor Mountains area Northeast of Prince George on October 12 when she came face to face with a grizzly bea...
Oct 30, 2025
Missing Fraser Lake woman located deceased
FRASER LAKE -Update: RCMP say that 82-year-old Wilma Friesen has been located deceased. Police say the death is not considered suspicious. No other information will be released. Earlier: Fraser Lake R...
Oct 28, 2025
Snowfall warning issued for Pine Pass
PRINCE GEORGE - Motorists beware: Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Pine Pass.The snow is forecasted to begin Tuesday evening (Oct.28). "A warm front moving across northern B.C....
Oct 28, 2025
Regional district to seek legal advice on CUPE's latest move
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) says that starting October 27, Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill will move to a temporary schedule during rotating job ac...
Oct 24, 2025
Sinclar blames tariffs and provincial policy on production curtailments
PRINCE GEORGE - Devastating news for the forestry sector in our region. The Sinclar Group has announced it will reduce output at three lumber operations including Apollo Forest Products in Fort St Jam...
Oct 23, 2025
Legendary rock acts to headline Vanderhoof's centennial celebrations
VANDERHOOF - Three legendary Canadian rock acts will perform at Vanderhoof's 100-year celebration next July.Tom Cochrane, Trooper and The Headpins will headline a free outdoor concert on Sunday, July ...
Oct 22, 2025
Update: Woman reported missing at Fort Fraser located
FORT FRASER -Update: RCMP say the woman has been located and are thanking the public for their assistance in this matter. Earlier: RCMP need the public's help locating a missing woman. Police say Bobb...
Oct 21, 2025