Category Archives: News
PRGT Proposes Pipeline Reroute to Address Indigenous Concerns
Friday The Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project has filed an amendment with the BC Environmental Assessment Office for a 172 km pipeline reroute, beginning 37 km west of Chetwynd, British Columbia. ...
Oct 01, 2024
Eby Unveils $1,000 Tax Cut Plan for Families
Premier David Eby announced a new tax cut plan on Sunday, promising $1,000 annually for the average family, starting next year. He emphasized that over 90% of British Columbians will benefit, providin...
Oct 01, 2024
RCMP Officer Files Stay Of Proceedings In Dale Culver Case
In Gitanyow Lax'yip on September 26, 2024, the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs voiced their outrage over recent developments in the Dale Culver case, who died in RCMP custody seven years ago. After Constab...
Sep 27, 2024
Homicide Under Investigation in Prince Rupert
An investigation is underway following a homicide in Prince Rupert. Early Thursday morning, around 6:00 AM, the RCMP responded to reports of a stabbing in the 600 block of 7th Avenue West. Despite imm...
Sep 27, 2024
Trigon Pushes Forward on LPG Project Amid Legal Challenges
Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. is making headway on its proposed Trigon Pacific LPG project in Prince Rupert. The company is calling on the Board of the Prince Rupert Port Authority to respect its leas...
Sep 26, 2024
Smithers RCMP Target Property Crime and Drug Trafficking
In Smithers, police executed a search warrant on September 24th at a residence on Alfred Avenue, leading to the recovery of stolen property, firearms, and illicit drugs. Among the items seized were bi...
Sep 26, 2024
Shoppers Drug Mart Sues Pharmacy Owner from Terrace and Kitimat for Allegedly Misusing Over $1 Million
In a significant legal move, Shoppers Drug Mart has filed a lawsuit against Mulugeta Woldetsadik, the owner of four pharmacies, claiming he improperly spent over $1 million of company funds on luxury ...
Sep 25, 2024
David Eby Advocates for Indigenous Involvement in BC's Critical Minerals Sector
Premier David Eby, the leader of the BC NDP, recently shared his vision for expanding the critical minerals sector in BC, with a strong focus on Indigenous communities. Speaking in Terrace, Eby emphas...
Sep 25, 2024
David Eby Champions Accessible Healthcare with New Terrace Hospital and Community Support Initiatives
BC Premier David Eby recently highlighted the nearly completed hospital in Terrace, set to open in November 2024, as part of his commitment to expanding healthcare in B.C. He contrasted his plans with...
Sep 25, 2024
BCAFN Calls for New Missing Child Alert System for First Nations Communities
In a pressing move, the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) is advocating for a new missing child alert system designed specifically for First Nations communities. This initiative comes after two non...
Sep 24, 2024