The Northwest Fire Centre is encouraging the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning, due to gusty winds and a continued drying trend in the forecast.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of four persons who died following a motor vehicle incident near New Hazelton on June 7, 2014.

After an extensive timber supply review, chief forester Dave Peterson announced today that the allowable annual cut for the Bulkley timber supply area will remain at 852,000 cubic metres for 10 years.

Today the government of B.C. will distribute approximately $18.2 million in compensation for municipal property taxes to 63 communities throughout the province. This years' compensation represents an increase of $1.3 million over last year's payments.

Seniors and people with disabilities in New Hazelton are benefiting from increased access to affordable housing at Roche View Lodge, after 10 units funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia along with community partners, were added to the existing building.

The Government of British Columbia is investing $5 million this year for more than 50 projects in communities throughout B.C. that will improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists on provincial highways and roads.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor vehicle incident near Kitwanga on Aug. 20, 2013.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a youth who died in a swimming incident near Hazelton on June 16, 2013.