A helicopter pilot skipped checklist steps and was distracted by his cellphone during a maintenance run, causing a fatal crash in Smithers that killed one worker and injured another, says TSB.
A Transportation Safety Board report outlines the fatal helicopter accident at Smithers Airport in B.C. on May 6, 2023, detailing the sequence of events leading to the crash.
A helicopter incident near Smithers, B.C. leaves one dead and one seriously injured. The crash occurred on May 6, 2023, with investigations ongoing.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service seeks help identifying two men seen hand-feeding grizzly bears in social media videos near Smithers, calling the activity illegal and dangerous.
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A British Columbia wildlife sanctuary is seeking answers after five bears died suddenly. The Northern Lights Wildlife Society reported the unexplained deaths of the animals, including a bear named Gimlet.
A tragic collision on Highway 16 near Witset, B.C., resulted in one man dead and two others injured. Police responded to the westbound lanes incident on April 2, 2026.
The Independent Investigations Office is examining the circumstances after a missing young person was discovered deceased in Smithers, British Columbia.
A bear cub with severe burns is recovering at a wildlife shelter in northern B.C. after a dramatic rescue. The Northern Lights Wildlife Society is providing critical care.
Grammy-winning BC musician Alex Cuba launches his 11th album Índole, featuring collaborations with top Latin artists. Discover the stories behind his latest musical masterpiece.
