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UPDATE: Fire on Old Babine Lake Road destroys shed

UPDATE: Fire on Old Babine Lake Road destroys shed

Smithers Fire Rescue put out a structure fire May 4 that spread slightly to a small stand of trees
Fort St. James community celebrates as rehabilitated bald eagle soars back to freedom

Fort St. James community celebrates as rehabilitated bald eagle soars back to freedom

The bird was treated for lead poisoning and a broken wing
Project plagued with safety violations at a standstill again

Project plagued with safety violations at a standstill again

Construction began on a Burger King and gas station development in 2021
43 years later, friend of Verna Susan Bjerky says search for her still continues in Hope

43 years later, friend of Verna Susan Bjerky says search for her still continues in Hope

Cathy Lamberton remembers Bjerky as a fun and hardworking girl
Annual BVCS highway cleanup planned for May 8

Annual BVCS highway cleanup planned for May 8

More than 90 students will pick up garbage along Highway 16 and other local roads
Terrace city councillor makes bid for provincial NDP nomination in Skeena

Terrace city councillor makes bid for provincial NDP nomination in Skeena

Sarah Zimmerman hopes to make a run for Ellis Ross’s seat in the B.C. legislature
Conservation service urges northwest residents to manage bear attractants

Conservation service urges northwest residents to manage bear attractants

As warmer weather approaches bears are likely to visit residential areas for easy high-calorie meals
Cruise ship season gets underway in Prince Rupert

Cruise ship season gets underway in Prince Rupert

The 2,100 passenger Carnival Miracle is the first ship to dock in Prince Rupert in 2024
Kitsumkalum First Nation buys Terrace sawmill, pellet plant

Kitsumkalum First Nation buys Terrace sawmill, pellet plant

Agreement ends months of uncertainty following court-ordered receivership
Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

The cultural burn will take place with the assistance of the BC Wildfire Service