Category Archives: 2019
UNBC, Carrier Sekani Family Services get $1.5 million for Elder research project
UNBC and Carrier Sekani Family Services are studying ways to prevent suicide and strengthen mental wellness for Elders in the Northern Interior. The five-year research project has received $1.5 millio...
Apr 02, 2019
28 new homes opening in Prince George to support those living with mental illness and addictions
Residents of Prince George experiencing mental health and addictions related challeneges are getting a boost of support. 28 new homes are set to open up to support those struggling with around the clo...
Apr 02, 2019
Forestry worker in Terrace comes away from grizzly attack unscathed
A forestry worker in Terrace is happy and shocked to be alive following a near-miss with a grizzly bear this weekend. Two workers were out near Williams Creek on Thursday when they encountered the ang...
Apr 02, 2019
Terrace fire crews on scene for house fire on Cedar Crescent
Fire and emergency crews are currently on scene in response to a house fire on the 4500 block of Cedar Crescent in Terrace. According to witnesses, the fire began at roughly 10:00 this morning in the ...
Apr 02, 2019 Photo by Birgitte Bartlett
Province receives more than 900 comments on active transportation consultation
According to Transportation Minister Claire Trevena, an on-going public consultation in to active transportation has peaked public interest. Since launching the online consultation at the beginning of...
Apr 02, 2019
Terrace RCMP bring in 16 intoxicated individuals over weekend
It was a busy weekend for Terrace RCMP as they brought in 16 individuals for drunken distrubances. Ten of those were on Saturday alone at locations across the city. Between Friday and Saturday, police...
Apr 02, 2019
Blazing barbecue calls Terrace RCMP officer in to action
A backyard barbecue blaze had one member of the Terrace RCMP springing in to action Friday night. At around 8:00 Friday night, an officer on routine patrol on the 4900 block of Medeek Avenue was flagg...
Apr 02, 2019
Terrace RCMP arrest man wanted on dozens of warrants
Terrace RCMP arrested a man wanted on more than a dozen warrants after responding to a drug call this weekend. Initially, police were responding to reports of drug-use on Greig Avenue Saturday evening...
Apr 02, 2019
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions says prevention the key in tackling carfentanil problem
BC's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Judy Darcy, says early prevention is the way to tackle the province's growing carfentanil problem. According to Darcy, difficulties with detection make c...
Apr 02, 2019
Tŝilhqot’in get injunction against mine drilling program
A major mine drilling program won't be going ahead in Tilhqot'in territory for now. The B.C. Court of Appeal has granted an injunction against work by Taseko Mines until the Supreme Court of Canada de...
Apr 01, 2019