Andrew Kurjata

Journalist, Northern British Columbia

Andrew Kurjata is born and based in the city of Prince George, British Columbia, in Lheidli T'enneh territory. He has covered the people and politics of northern B.C. for CBC since 2009. You can email him at andrew.kurjata@cbc.ca or text 250.552.2058.

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Did this Canadian couple photograph the Loch Ness monster? They're not sure, but they want to believe

U.K. tabloids and Loch Ness monster believers were abuzz in April after an expat Canadian couple photographed what some say could be the legendary water creature.

B.C. city looks to cement status as speed skating powerhouse with new college program

Host to one of only three full-length indoor ovals in Canada, Fort St. John now plans to harness that facility to launch a college speed skating program — believed to be the first in the country.

B.C. man wins hotly contested Stick of the Year contest with piece of driftwood from Cowichan Valley

A piece of driftwood from Vancouver Island has narrowly won the title of "Stick of the Year" in an inaugural contest that saw thousands of votes cast for competitors from around the world.

New fund aims to bring more vets to rural B.C. as farmers, ranchers struggle

The B.C. government has created a $1.4 million fund aimed at attracting new veterinarians to northern and rural B.C.

Mining company charged 10 years after spilling toxic waste into B.C. waters

Fifteen charges under the federal Fisheries Act have been laid against Imperial Metals Corp. more than a decade after a tailings pond collapsed at the Mount Polley mine, spilling more than 20 million cubic metres of wastewater into B.C. Interior waterways.

Search team deployed to seek clues about missing man after dog believed to be his was found alive

RCMP say a search team was sent to look for clues in the case of a missing man from Fort St. John, B.C., after a dog that family members recognize as his was found alive.

Kamloops councillor apologizes for secretly recording heated argument with mayor, then lying about it

Kamloops Coun. Bill Sarai has apologized after admitting he secretly recorded an argument with Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson in January 2023, then sent a snippet of the conversation to the mayor, suggesting someone else had recorded it.

Dog believed to belong to missing B.C. man found alive 6 weeks after his disappearance: family

The partner of a man who went missing near Chetwynd, B.C. more than six weeks ago says she believes their dog, which disappeared at the same time, has been found alive.

Call to reopen search for missing paramedic comes after hiker survives 50 days in northeast B.C. woods

Paramedic Jim Barnes was reported missing the same day as Sam Benastick, who was recently found alive after surviving nearly seven weeks in the wild.

Hiker who survived 50 days in northeast B.C. woods released from hospital

An inn owner who spoke to Sam Benastick says the 20-year-old told him he got lost after being chased by a wolf.