Category Archives: News
Prince Rupert Collects Over 1,100 Menstrual Products for Those in Need As Part of United Way's Period Promise Campaign
More than 1,100 menstrual products have been donated by Prince Rupert residents as part of the United Way's Period Promise campaign. Nearly a quarter of Canadians in need cannot afford menstrual produ...
Jul 05, 2023
RCMP Seeking Information on Shooting in Old Massett from Last Month
RCMP are hoping the public can help reveal more information about a shooting in Old Massett from last month. On the morning of June 19th, police received a 9-1-1 call, during which a woman was heard y...
Jul 05, 2023
Proposal to Rezone Former Capri Motor Inn in Smithers to Allow for Supportive Housing Receives First Two Readings from Council
A rezoning proposal which would allow for new supportive housing to be built in Smithers has received first and second readings from council. Proposed by BC Housing, the request comes following their ...
Jul 05, 2023
Campfire Ban Set to Take Effect Across Most of Northwest Fire Centre Tomorrow Afternoon
With the Northwest staring down the barrel of another heatwave, the Wildfire Service is set to ban campfires in some regions once more. Currently, Category two and three open fires are banned across B...
Jul 05, 2023
Construction Begins on Much-Needed Affordable Rental Housing in Hazelton
Construction has begun on a new development which will address the serious shortage of affordable housing in Hazelton. Located at 2720 Highway 62, the three-story building will prioritize elders, peop...
Jul 05, 2023
Heat warning issued for Terrace and Kitimat through Sunday
Environment Canada has put inland sections of the North coast under a heat warning until Sunday. Expecting highs near 30 degrees and lows of about 15, the warning is in effect for Terrace and Kitimat....
Jul 05, 2023
City Seeking Local Artists to Design Façade Artwork for New Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment
Prince Rupert's new RCMP detachment is set to be completed next year, and the City is hoping to give it a uniquely-local look. Local artists from the City, Lax Kw'alaams, Metlakatla, Gitxaala, or Port...
Jul 05, 2023
Contract Negotiations Break Down Even Further As Port Workers Enter Day Five of Strike Action
Contract negotiations appear to have broken down even further as the International Longshore Workers Union enters day five of strike action. According to the Union, mediators from the BC Maritime Empl...
Jul 05, 2023
Human caused fire on Terrace Mountain extinguished quickly
Speedy response from fire crews preserved Terrace Mountain last night. Tuesday evening, members of the Terrace Fire Department were in the southside area when they caught a glimpse of a brush fire acr...
Jul 05, 2023
Fire Burning North of Lakelse Avenue Prompts Closure of Old Skeena Bridge in Terrace
A fire burning along the banks of the Skeena River has the Old Skeena Bridge in Terrace closed to traffic. Multiple fire trucks and emergency vehicles are currently on-scene responding to the blaze wh...
Jul 04, 2023