Category Archives: 2019
Williams Lake RCMP seeking two suspects wanted on province-wide warrants
Two suspects wanted on province-wide warrants are believed to be in the Williams Lake area. RCMP are on the lookout for Justin Tyler Pichoch and Gerald Isnardy. Very little by the way of details has b...
Feb 22, 2019
Canfor reports record sales despite recent curtailments
Despite a flurry of curtailments near the end of the year, Canfor is reporting a record high in both sales and operating income. According to the company's end of year and fourth quarter report, Canfo...
Feb 22, 2019
MLA Jennifer Rice calls restoration of 10 BC Ferries routes amazing news for the entire northcoast
BC Ferries has announced that they will be restoring service to 10 routes along the province's coast. Each of the revived routes, including two in Prince Rupert, are among those cut by the previous Li...
Feb 22, 2019
New tool for avalanche control coming to Highway 16
The transportation ministry has a new tool to help with avalanche control along Highway 16 west of Terrace. Officials plan to install five Star Wars looking pods called O'Bellx units on the cliffs abo...
Feb 22, 2019
BC Treaty Commission open house draws numerous Terrace area First Nations members
Members of a number of First Nations communities in the Terrace area came together to discuss the treaty process last night. Hosted by the BC Treaty Commission, the discussion took place at the Best W...
Feb 22, 2019
Chief Don Roberts to remain elected Chief following Kitsumkalum Band Council election
Chief Don Roberts will continue his run as elected Band Chief for the Kitsumkalum First Nation following yesterday's election. With 122 votes, the incumbent outpaced runner-up Troy Sam by 52 votes, wh...
Feb 22, 2019
BC Treaty Commission hosting reconciliation open house in Terrace tonight
A reconciliation open house is set to take place in Terrace this evening. Hosted by the BC Treaty Commission, the event is open to all and will take place at the Best Western. Speeches will begin at 6...
Feb 21, 2019
Broken axle blamed for coal train derailment near New Hazelton
A broken axle is to blame for a coal train derailment near New Hazelton a year ago. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says the axle failure sent 27 cars loaded with thermal coal off the track,...
Feb 21, 2019
One in hospital after apparent stabbing in Williams Lake
Two individuals have been arrested and subsequently released following an apparent stabbing in Williams Lake. RCMP responded to a report of an altercation on Gibbon Street early yesterday morning. Whe...
Feb 21, 2019
Steelworkers reach tentative deal with CONIFER
The union representing 2000 northern B.C. mill workers says a tentative deal reached with employers will provide a wage boost and better benefits. Steelworkers Local 1-2017 says the five-year contract...
Feb 21, 2019