Category Archives: News
Warmer Temperature Forecasts and Lower Humidity Likely to Prompt Increase in Wildfire Smoke in the Northwest
Warmer temperatures and lower humidity in the forecast has the Wildfire Service warning of increased wildfire smoke in the Northwest. For inland sections of the north coast, including Terrace and Kiti...
Aug 03, 2023
First Nations Leaders Call for Increase in BC's Water Rental Rates; Immediate Funding to Protect Watersheds Amid Droughts
First Nations leaders are calling for immediate reforms to BC's water rental rates, and funding to help protect watersheds from on-going droughts. Over two-thirds of BC's 34 watersheds are currently u...
Aug 03, 2023
Second Shift at Nechako Lumber Co in Vanderhoof to be Permanently Cut This Fall in Most Recent Hit to Forestry Sector
Forestry workers in the north are set to take another hit, with a Vanderhoof mill now planning to halve its operations this fall. Sinclar Group Forest Products will be permanently cutting one of two s...
Aug 03, 2023
Kitimat RCMP Respond to Pair of Collisions Prompted by Lack of Awareness and Alertness on the Roads
Drivers in Kitimat are being reminded to obey traffic rules and right-of-ways, and stay alert on the roads, following a string of recent incidents. Yesterday, RCMP were called out to a two-vehicle col...
Aug 03, 2023
2023 Wildfire Season Now Most Costly in BC's History, On Top of Burning the Most Hectares
With more than $357 million spent fighting wildfires in BC this year, the 2023 season is officially the most costly on record. Since April 1st, the province has seen nearly 1,600 wildfires burn a sing...
Aug 03, 2023
Local Lodges and Businesses Call on DFO to Close Commercial Steelhead Fisheries in the Skeena to Preserve Populations
Local lodges and businesses are calling on the Province and DFO to close commercial Steelhead fisheries in the Skeena Region. Recent Steelhead returns have been low, and despite being in a critical mi...
Aug 03, 2023
Escalating Water Main Breaks Continue to Keep Crews in Prince Rupert Working on Repairs Around the Clock
City crews in Prince Rupert are continuing to work around the clock to repair an escalating series of water main breaks. With the City awaiting word on much needed funding to replace their aging water...
Aug 03, 2023
Northwest BC's Population Grows by More than Usual, But So To Does the Average Cost of Housing in the Region
Northwest BC's population grew by more than usual last year, but that was unfortunately met with a similar rise in housing costs. According to the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC, the northwe...
Aug 02, 2023
BC and Canada Team Up to Provide Additional $4 Million to Ranchers and Farmers in BC, Eliminate Restrictions to Access Funding
Some restrictions have been removed from a newly topped up funding program for ranchers and farmers in BC. Delivered through the Beneficial Management Practices program, the funding follows over a mon...
Aug 02, 2023
BC Transit Offering Free Service on All Routes in Terrace During Riverboat Days Weekend, No Service on BC Day
Those looking to catch the bus to and from Riverboat Days festivities in Terrace this weekend will be able to do so for free. In honour of the celebration, BC Transit is offering free service on all r...
Aug 02, 2023