Category Archives: News
Nomination Period Opens for 2023 Indigenous Business Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Indigenous Business Awards, handed out by the BC Achievement Foundation. Each year, the awards are granted to extraordinary Indigenous businesses and en...
May 04, 2023
Human-Caused Wildfire Near Charlie Lake is BC's Only Active Wildfire of Note
A wildfire which sprouted up near Coffee Creek in the Peace Region last night is the Province's only active fire of note. Currently covering 60 hectares, the blaze sparked along Highway 97 last night,...
May 04, 2023
Coast Funds Highlights $4.5 Million in Indigenous Investments in the Great Bear Rainforest in 2022 Annual Report
Coast Funds has released their annual report, highlighting $4.5 million in investments in 2022. Founded in 2007, the fund supports Indigenous-led stewardship and economic development projects in the G...
May 04, 2023
Pair of NDP MPs Host Session to Discuss Red Dress Alert System, as House Acknowledges On-Going Crisis
Tomorrow is a day set aside each year to commemorate missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two spirit people. Known as Red Dress Day, the event is held on May 5th of each year to bring awa...
May 04, 2023
District of Kitimat Asks Residents How to Boost Economy and Improve Quality of Life in New Survey
A new survey is asking Kitimat residents and businesses to share their ideas for how to boost the economy and improve their quality of life. Feedback provided in the survey will be used to inform the ...
May 04, 2023
RCMP in Prince Rupert and Massett Seek Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man
RCMP in Prince Rupert and Massett are seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on a trio of outstanding warrants. 27 year-old Nayulk Mackenzie Marshall is wanted on counts of taking a vessel w...
May 04, 2023
Terrace and Prince Rupert hold walks to commemorate Red Dress Day
Terrace and Prince Rupert will be holding community walks to mark Red Dress Day tomorrow. Held annually on May 5, red dress day raises awareness and commemorates missing and murdered Indigenous women,...
May 04, 2023
New Shelters Offer Users of Onion Lake Ski Trail Network New Places to Rest and Warm-Up
Two new shelters will offer users of the north coast's only maintained cross-country trail network some scenic spots to take a breather. Constructed by the Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club, the multi-funct...
May 04, 2023
Fort St John RCMP Investigating After Reports of Shots Fired Between Two Vehicles Last Night
Fort St John RCMP are seeking public information after responding to reports of gunfire in the community last night. Police were called to the 92 Street area at around 10:00 last night for reports of ...
May 03, 2023
Remediation Work on McConnell Crescent Landslide in Terrace Wraps-Up
Remediation work on the persistent McConnell Crescent landslide in Terrace has now wrapped up. Issues in the area stem from a 2017 landslide on the Kitsumkalum Escarpment, which led to severe bank ero...
May 03, 2023