Caitlin Thompson

The flood of 2010 was particularly devastating for the Bella Coola Valley, but occurred in fall not spring (photo submitted)

Spring flooding a risk as Bella Coola snowpack at 36% above normal

Weather in the next few months will determine flood conditions

The flood of 2010 was particularly devastating for the Bella Coola Valley, but occurred in fall not spring (photo submitted)
The Nuxalk Nation's Carrigan Tallio and Vince Robinson recently attended and Acceleration Event at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort with the 23 other successful innovators (Eco-Trust photo)

Nuxalk Nation receives funding for elders housing project

The Nuxalk Nation was just one of 24 innovators selected from over 300 applicants

The Nuxalk Nation's Carrigan Tallio and Vince Robinson recently attended and Acceleration Event at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort with the 23 other successful innovators (Eco-Trust photo)
The 11 grads: Brandon Jeffery, Louis Edgar, Garrett Mack, Dustin Newcombe, Cody Robson, Sam Schooner, Adam Hood, Tommy Walkus, Shelly Tallio, Keisha Schooner, and Willis Johnson with their instructor Tom Newton and ???? (Joseph Nash photo)

Nuxalk Nation celebrates first carpentry graduates

11 students graduated from the community's first carpentry program

The 11 grads: Brandon Jeffery, Louis Edgar, Garrett Mack, Dustin Newcombe, Cody Robson, Sam Schooner, Adam Hood, Tommy Walkus, Shelly Tallio, Keisha Schooner, and Willis Johnson with their instructor Tom Newton and ???? (Joseph Nash photo)
A case of whooping cough (pertussis) has been confirmed at Bella Coola Elementary (Pixabay photo)

Case of whooping cough confirmed in Bella Coola

Babies under the age of one and pregnant women in their last trimester are at particular risk

A case of whooping cough (pertussis) has been confirmed at Bella Coola Elementary (Pixabay photo)
A case of whooping cough (pertussis) has been confirmed at Bella Coola Elementary (Pixabay photo)

Case of whooping cough confirmed in Bella Coola

Babies under the age of one and pregnant women in their last trimester are at particular risk

A case of whooping cough (pertussis) has been confirmed at Bella Coola Elementary (Pixabay photo)
The Co-op has been serving the community for 76 years (File photo)

Co-op acknowledges challenges, looks ahead to future

The Co-op has been around for 76 years

The Co-op has been serving the community for 76 years (File photo)
Daycare manager Carey-Ann Marshall, and ECE workers Stephani Dorsey, Shanice Parr and Katherine Moody with 10 of the daycare’s 16 children currently enrolled (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Hagensborg Day Care centre now open

The daycare officially opened its doors on Jan. 6th

Daycare manager Carey-Ann Marshall, and ECE workers Stephani Dorsey, Shanice Parr and Katherine Moody with 10 of the daycare’s 16 children currently enrolled (Caitlin Thompson photo)
While it's unusual for bears to be up at this time of the winter, it's not unheard of and the COS wants to make sure people secure their attractants year-round (file photo)

Residents urged to secure attractants after grizzly gets into garbage

A bear was spotted consuming garbage on January 22

While it's unusual for bears to be up at this time of the winter, it's not unheard of and the COS wants to make sure people secure their attractants year-round (file photo)
The MV Nimpkish will continue its Central Coast run until May 2020 (BC Ferries photo)

Nimpkish to continue serving Central Coast until spring

The Northern Sea Wolf is still undergoing repairs

The MV Nimpkish will continue its Central Coast run until May 2020 (BC Ferries photo)
Margaret Siwallace (Sisinay), Felicity Walkus (Stalywa), Agnes Edgar (Alhtiycw), and Dan Nelson (K’wisus). This photo was taken in the early 70s (photo courtesy Nuxalk.net)

Nuxalk College undertakes language digitization project

New tapes from over 50 years ago are set to be digitally transcribed

Margaret Siwallace (Sisinay), Felicity Walkus (Stalywa), Agnes Edgar (Alhtiycw), and Dan Nelson (K’wisus). This photo was taken in the early 70s (photo courtesy Nuxalk.net)
BC Ferries loader was unable to be removed once the vessel docked (Les Marston photo)

‘Scariest boat ride of my life’: Passengers trapped by ice on rocky Nimpkish ferry sailing

The ferry docked in Bella Coola on Jan.12 coated in a thick layer of ice

BC Ferries loader was unable to be removed once the vessel docked (Les Marston photo)
Snowfall of 30cm was reported by 5am this morning with more coming down (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Bella Coola under another winter storm warning

Freezing rain is expected by this afternoon

Snowfall of 30cm was reported by 5am this morning with more coming down (Caitlin Thompson photo)
Cold and snow will continue to be the norm for the next week. Dawson Road Maintenance shared this photo of their grader working to re-open the Hill after the last storm (Dawson Road Maintenance photo)

Cold, snow and wind in the forecast for Bella Coola

Puntzi Mountain is taking the top spot for coldest place in B.C. at -41 degrees today

Cold and snow will continue to be the norm for the next week. Dawson Road Maintenance shared this photo of their grader working to re-open the Hill after the last storm (Dawson Road Maintenance photo)
Phillip Tallio has been released on bail after nearly 37 years in prison (Black Press file photo)

Phillip Tallio released on bail under strict conditions

There are numerous restrictions placed on Tallio outside of prison

Phillip Tallio has been released on bail after nearly 37 years in prison (Black Press file photo)
Wind chills are expected to reach -21 overnight

Arctic outflow warning in effect for Bella Coola

Wind chills are expected to reach -21 overnight

Wind chills are expected to reach -21 overnight
Tess Duncan’s vehicle hasn’t moved for a while. More snow is on the way for Bella Coola and cold temperatures too (Tess Duncan photo)

More snow and cold weather on the way for Bella Coola

Environment Canada is calling for lows of -7 overnight by Saturday, moving into -22 by next Monday.

Tess Duncan’s vehicle hasn’t moved for a while. More snow is on the way for Bella Coola and cold temperatures too (Tess Duncan photo)
Phillip James Tallio in an undated photo. He has been behind bars for 34 years. (Rachel Barsky photo)

Phillip Tallio’s lawyers to go ahead with appeal based on “fresh” DNA evidence

The case of convicted murderer Phillip James Tallio continues to receive national media attention.

Phillip James Tallio in an undated photo. He has been behind bars for 34 years. (Rachel Barsky photo)
Phillip Tallio has maintained his innocence for 35 years.

Sealed DNA in Phillip Tallio murder case must be released, orders Judge

A unanimous decision by B.C. Court of Appeal judges has ordered the release of a sealed DNA sample

Phillip Tallio has maintained his innocence for 35 years.
Local BC Hydro crews had a lot to clean up after a walloper of a storm hit the central coast (BC Hydro photo)

Crews hopeful most of Bella Coola power to be restored soon

Crews have made good progress and anticipate 310 residents online by 10pm tonight

Local BC Hydro crews had a lot to clean up after a walloper of a storm hit the central coast (BC Hydro photo)
Bus driver David Robson with many of his regular passengers (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Bella Coola Bus Company looking for drivers

The bus service is an essential link for many in the community

Bus driver David Robson with many of his regular passengers (Caitlin Thompson photo)