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COLUMN: Knowing how to report a wildfire is half the battle
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (316+ words) Published 9:57 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Journalism is a career that bleeds into every corner of your life — if you let it. With every moment you scroll through social media, there’s another story tip. The same goes for every room you stumble…...
Disturbing 'Cat in the Hat' trend hits Fort St. James, authorities investigating
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (427+ words) Published 12:01 pm Sunday, September 6, 2026 By Binny Paul/Omineca Express Authorities are asking students, parents and Fort St. James community members to exercise caution as a viral “Cat in the Hat” trend reaches the small northern B.C. town. A Fort…...
Photo of the week: Summer-Send-Off '26
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (70+ words) Photo of the week: Summer-Send-Off ’26 Vanderhoof Omineca Express Published 5:00 am Thursday, September 3, 2026 The Summer-Send-Off ’26 took place Aug. 20, with a Smudge Water Workshop hosted by Marla MacRae, games, and music. Vanderhoof Mayor Moutray announces plan to run for second term Nature…...
'Racing for change': Greenwood motard club makes motorsports accessible
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (486+ words) Published 2:16 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 For many, a sport like motorcycle racing may seem out of reach due to the costs. A motard club from Greenwood is changing that. The Route 3 Racing Club, a non-profit founded by directors Angus McNeil and…...
Campfire ban to be lifted across Vancouver Island and South Coast
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (372+ words) Published 10:15 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Victoria News staff Campfire prohibitions will be lifted across the Coastal Fire Centre starting Thursday (Sept. 3), as wildfire danger continues to decline following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Effective at noon, Category 1 open-fire prohibitions, which…...
Police dog Basko begins training in Nanaimo
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (530+ words) Published 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Robert Barron/Nanaimo News Bulletin A young German shepherd with a promising future as a police dog has begun its training in Nanaimo. Basko was born almost four months ago at the RCMP Police Dog…...
Prince George RCMP investigate missing man's death as homicide
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (177+ words) Published 2:17 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Prince George RCMP are investigating the death of 29-year-old Julian Wich as a homicide after his remains were found in the Fraser River. According to an RCMP press release, Wich was reported missing to police on…...
Former Prince George mayor named Northern Health board chair
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (413+ words) Published 1:29 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Lyn Hall has been appointed chair of Northern Health’s board of directors, succeeding Colleen Nyce after nine years in the role. According to a press release by Northern Health, Hall’s appointment was made by B.C....
Pedestrian struck by train in Vanderhoof, criminality not suspected
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (138+ words) Published 3:40 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Just days after CP Police issued a warning asking Vanderhoof residents to stay away from railway tracks, RCMP were called to a fatal incident involving a pedestrian at a railway crossing. Just before 9 p.m. on Aug. 30, Vanderhoof…...
Golf Fore the Cure raises $9K for Vanderhoof oncology unit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (245+ words) Published 5:00 am Monday, August 31, 2026 There was plenty of heart behind this year’s Golf Fore the Cure fundraiser, on July 29 at the Omineca Golf and Country Club. A total of 86 ladies came out for the annual event, helping raise $8,970 in just…...