Caitlin Thompson

Temperatures are forecast to be 5 - 10 degrees above normal for the next few days (file photo)

Hot weather warning issued for the Bella Coola Valley

Has summer finally arrived?

Temperatures are forecast to be 5 - 10 degrees above normal for the next few days (file photo)
The CCCS faces some unique challenges in delivering internet services due to the community’s isolation, lack of infrastructure and low population (CCCS population)

CCCS signs deal with Telus for local upgrades

CCCS will pay Telus for the upgrade over three years

The CCCS faces some unique challenges in delivering internet services due to the community’s isolation, lack of infrastructure and low population (CCCS population)
Gwyneth Anderson stands in front of her newest business venture - WildWay Farms in Hagensborg. (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Wildway Farms open for business in Hagensborg

Local entrepreneurs Gwyneth Anderson and Joseph Battensby are hard at work at their new business

Gwyneth Anderson stands in front of her newest business venture - WildWay Farms in Hagensborg. (Caitlin Thompson photo)
A grizzly bear was seen eating garbage that was disposed in the wrong bin at Thorsen Creek Landfill (file photo)

Bear gets into garbage at Thorsen Creek Landfill after waste disposed into wrong bin

A grizzly bear accessed garbage that was put in the wrong bin and ended up outside the electric fence

A grizzly bear was seen eating garbage that was disposed in the wrong bin at Thorsen Creek Landfill (file photo)
Eight year-old Gage Pootlass holding the missing mouse mask that was stolen from Wild Craft Art Store in Bella Coola a couple of weeks ago (Kathleen Booth photo)

Young boy finds mask stolen during recent break-in

Gage Pootlass immediately took the mouse mask back to its rightful owner, Kathleen Booth

Eight year-old Gage Pootlass holding the missing mouse mask that was stolen from Wild Craft Art Store in Bella Coola a couple of weeks ago (Kathleen Booth photo)
VCH has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the Nimpo Lake area (photo WCTA)

COVID-19 confirmed in Nimpo Lake area

Vancouver Coastal Health says they don't believe there is a risk to neighbouring communities

VCH has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the Nimpo Lake area (photo WCTA)
The fire was quickly put out by the Hagensborg Fire Department (Michelle Beaudry photo)

Hagensborg Fire Department uses new fire truck on blaze at SD49

The fire happened on July 22 and the department said their new truck was "perfect"

The fire was quickly put out by the Hagensborg Fire Department (Michelle Beaudry photo)
At present the majority of the Valley's power comes from BC Hydro's generating station at Clayton Falls and the diesel plant on Tonquin Rd (file photo)

Nuxalk continue to pursue hydropower project at Nooklikonnik Creek

Since last fall the team has been steadily pushing ahead with the project

At present the majority of the Valley's power comes from BC Hydro's generating station at Clayton Falls and the diesel plant on Tonquin Rd (file photo)
Bella Coola’s Makerspace has produced PPE with the help of its 3-D printers for local use if needed (James Hindley photo)

Bella Coola Makerspace creates PPE for local frontline workers

The efforts of the local organization were recently recognized in the B.C. legislature

Bella Coola’s Makerspace has produced PPE with the help of its 3-D printers for local use if needed (James Hindley photo)
Tourism may proceed in the Valley under strict conditions and only for B.C. residents (Scott Carrier photo)

Bella Coola tourism to re-open with strict COVID-19 guidelines

Visitors are limited to B.C. residents, they must wear a mask in public and avoid community members

Tourism may proceed in the Valley under strict conditions and only for B.C. residents (Scott Carrier photo)
Sarah Matthews, Judy Hall and Jennifer Becerra at the popular Bella Coola Fall Fair Flea Market (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Bella Coola Farmer’s Market continues to provide local goods

Farmer's Markets are considered an essential service during the B.C. state of emergency

Sarah Matthews, Judy Hall and Jennifer Becerra at the popular Bella Coola Fall Fair Flea Market (Caitlin Thompson photo)
The Hagensborg Fire Department is the owner of a brand-new fire truck. Department members include Fire Chief Tony Norton, Wayne Bittner, Brad Goodacre, Stuart Harrison, Jim Knudsen, Denis Tippie, Garrett Newkirk, and Christina Hoppe. Not pictured: Brent Cole, Craig Tuck, John Willis, Chris Matthews, Ian Leslie, David Kopas, Connie Nygaard and Bill Nygaard (Lilly Norton photo)

Hagensborg Water District purchases new fire truck; prepares for conversion to CCRD

Approximately $1.3 million of the district's infrastructure grant has been transferred to the CCRD.

The Hagensborg Fire Department is the owner of a brand-new fire truck. Department members include Fire Chief Tony Norton, Wayne Bittner, Brad Goodacre, Stuart Harrison, Jim Knudsen, Denis Tippie, Garrett Newkirk, and Christina Hoppe. Not pictured: Brent Cole, Craig Tuck, John Willis, Chris Matthews, Ian Leslie, David Kopas, Connie Nygaard and Bill Nygaard (Lilly Norton photo)
The Central Coast Regional District has received a total of $902,655 in funding (CCRD photo)

CCRD receives almost $1 million in funding for local parks; playground rehabilitation

The project includes the rehabilitation of the Walker Island Park and Nusatsum Park playgrounds

The Central Coast Regional District has received a total of $902,655 in funding (CCRD photo)
The concept for the Big House also includes the larger plans for a cultural village (photo submitted)

Nuxalk Nation receives over $4 million in funding for Big House

The funding is joint federal, provincial and municipal and will support 24 infrastructure projects

The concept for the Big House also includes the larger plans for a cultural village (photo submitted)
Pacific Coastal is returning to Bella Coola for a scheduled service of three days a week starting on July 26 (file photo)

Pacific Coastal service to begin July 26

The company has not flown into the community since March

Pacific Coastal is returning to Bella Coola for a scheduled service of three days a week starting on July 26 (file photo)
DFO Monitors Rubina Tallio, John Arnold and Meghan Lewick at the wharf (Caitlin Thompson photo)

DFO Monitors keeping watch as commercial fishery opens up

Volunteer DFO Monitors have been onsite to ensure requirements are met

DFO Monitors Rubina Tallio, John Arnold and Meghan Lewick at the wharf (Caitlin Thompson photo)
Over $5 million in funding was awarded to two separate initiatives in the Bella Coola Valley; the Nuxalk Nation Big House and the CCRD Great Bear Playgrounds Projects (photo submitted)

Over 5 million of funding announced for Nuxalk Big House and CCRD parks project

The funding is joint federal, provincial and municipal and will support 24 infrastructure projects

Over $5 million in funding was awarded to two separate initiatives in the Bella Coola Valley; the Nuxalk Nation Big House and the CCRD Great Bear Playgrounds Projects (photo submitted)
Spring Chinook Salmon.  Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service

Commercial fishery closed tonight due to local concerns

The fishery was supposed to open tonight

Spring Chinook Salmon.  Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service
The information checkpoint has been in place for months and staff there have been subject to threats (RCMP photo)

Staff at checkpoint experiencing threats, racism says Nuxalk EOC

The staff at the checkpoint have been subject to threatening behaviour on multiple occasions

The information checkpoint has been in place for months and staff there have been subject to threats (RCMP photo)
Bella Coola Hospital Manager Sharon Carrol, nurse Gwen Schmidt, nurse Phylis George and Dr. Jeff Peimer with the brand new Lucas machine which was purchased by a community effort (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Community helps purchase new CPR machine

The Bella Coola Hospital is the proud new owner of a brand-new Lucas 3 chest compression system.

Bella Coola Hospital Manager Sharon Carrol, nurse Gwen Schmidt, nurse Phylis George and Dr. Jeff Peimer with the brand new Lucas machine which was purchased by a community effort (Caitlin Thompson photo)