Category Archives: News

Courier Backlogs Amid Canada Post Strike Disrupt Holiday Deliveries
Purolator and UPS have temporarily suspended shipments from some partners as they grapple with a backlog of deliveries during the ongoing Canada Post strike. Purolator, owned by Canada Post, says its ...
Kobie Smith Dec 09, 2024

Red Chris Mine Workers Approve Groundbreaking Union Contract
Workers at Red Chris Mine in Dease Lake, BC, have ratified a historic union contract with 99% approval, setting a new standard for camp workers' wages and conditions in the province. The agreement, re...
Sabrina Spencer Dec 09, 2024 File Photo of Red Chris Mine // Courtesy: Newmont Corporation

Terrace Community Forest Donates $200,000 to City for Recreation and Art Projects
The Terrace Community Forest (TCF) has contributed $200,000 to the City of Terrace, generated through its 2023 commercial thinning and retention harvesting program. This funding will support local out...
Sabrina Spencer Dec 09, 2024

Terrace City Council Eases Parking Restrictions Near New Hospital
Terrace city council has temporarily relaxed parking restrictions around the newly opened Ksyen Regional Hospital due to ongoing parking issues. With only 70 spots available at the hospital's main ent...
Sabrina Spencer Dec 09, 2024

Sudden Bankruptcy of Small Business BC Raises Concerns
The unexpected bankruptcy of Small Business BC, a non-profit organization that has supported entrepreneurs across the province, is raising serious concerns. In a statement on its website, the Canada-B...
Kobie Smith Dec 09, 2024

Toxic Drug Alert Issued for Prince George
Northern Health has issued a toxic drug alert for Prince George following the discovery of a dangerous substance linked to recent overdoses. In a statement released Friday, December 6, officials warne...
Kobie Smith Dec 09, 2024

Provincial State memorial for former Premier John Horgan held on Dec 15th 2024 at 1:00pm in Q Centre in Colwood
A provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Q Centre in Colwood. John Horgan served as the 36th premier of British Columbia from Ju...
Kobie Smith Dec 09, 2024 Premier John Horgan, announcing the funding for the new community centre in Lower Post. Source: Province of B.C.

Tahltan Trainers Certified to Boost Local Skills in Heavy Equipment Operation
Two employees of the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC), Gavin Day and Daniel Moon, have received certifications to train the next generation of heavy equipment operators in Tahltan Territo...
Sabrina Spencer Dec 06, 2024 Photos provided by the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation

Mental Health and Addictions Top MLA's Priorities
Skeena's newly-elected Conservative MLA, Claire Ratte, is focusing on mental health and addiction services in her new role. As the critic for both sectors, Ratte aims to push for more support, particu...
Sabrina Spencer Dec 06, 2024

B.C. Social Assistance cheques not delivered yet due to Canada Post Strike
B-C's businessperson says he's concerned that people will be left without funds for food and shelter during the holiday season, as last month's social assistance cheques have yet to be delivered due t...
Kobie Smith Dec 06, 2024