Category Archives: News

Wildfires burn in provincial park east of Iskut
Two wildfires in the northwest fire centre which are listed as out of control are burning in the same park. One blaze is burning 6,305 hectares of the eastern portion of Spatsizi Plateau Provincial Pa...
Morgyn Budden Jul 04, 2023

Bulkley Fire Zone to be placed under Category 1 Campfire Ban
In light of wildfires growing in the region, the Northwest Fire Centre will be putting another category 1 campfire ban in place. The Bulkley Fire Zone, spanning from Hungry Hill to Little Oliver Creek...
Morgyn Budden Jul 04, 2023

Ousted AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald Calls Removal from Office a Distraction from Corruption and Collusion
Ex-Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says her removal from office is a distraction from the organization's corruption. Archibald was expelled from the position last week duri...
Jeff Blagden Jul 04, 2023

Northern Savings Credit Union announces increases to their Inspire Fund
Northern Savings Credit Union has launched the second year of their Inspire Fund. In its inaugural year of 2022, $50,000 in donations were presented to four local projects. This year, a 50 percent inc...
Morgyn Budden Jul 04, 2023

Water Turned Off For Sections of Pear Street in Terrace as City Crews Repair Water Main Break
A water main break on Pear Street has forced the City of Terrace to shut off the supply to a number of homes as they work to patch the rupture. In the meantime, properties on the 2100, 2200, and 2300 ...
Jeff Blagden Jul 04, 2023

Douglas Graham, Shaun Oviatt and Rob Goffinet Among Distinguished Citizens in Kitimat for 2023
Three Kitimat residents have been honoured with the District's Distinguished Citizen Awards for 2023. Each year, the District selects new recipients for the award based on their impact on the communit...
Jeff Blagden Jul 04, 2023

International Longshore Workers Union Accuses Maritime Employers Association of Deliberately Sabotaging Negotiations
Members of the International Longshore Workers Union say the BC Maritime Employers Association deliberately sabotaged their negotiations. That comes after the Association accused the Union of attempti...
Jeff Blagden Jul 04, 2023

New complex care housing and services coming to Terrace
New complex care for those living with mental health and addiction challenges is coming to Terrace. Northern Health is providing 10 new complex care housing spaces in Ksan Society's Sonder House. In a...
Morgyn Budden Jul 04, 2023

UPDATE: Prince Rupert RCMP Locate Missing Girl Safe and Sound
UPDATE: RCMP have safely located a 13 year-old girl who had been reported missing earlier in the day. Original Story: Prince Rupert RCMP are searching for a 13 year old girl. Amber Sankey was l...
Morgyn Budden Jul 04, 2023

Local singer, songwriter hopes to revive Indigenous language with new album
Singer, songwriter Saltwater Hank (Jeremy Pahl) is releasing a Sm'lgyax only album titled "Gal'uunx wil lu Holtga" this weekend. The goal with the album is to inspire Ts'msyen people and others to lea...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 30, 2023