Category Archives: News
Northwest Fire Centre warns of dry conditions and reminds public to take precautions when burning
Over the next week, the Northwest Fire centre are forecasting warmer temperatures and lower humidity levels, prompting caution. With those predictions, the BC Wildfire Service is encouraging the publi...
Apr 26, 2023
BC announces new fund to support food security and local food processors
BC has introduced the Food Processing Growth fund to support food security and help local food processors. The fund aims to promote economic growth, increase food production, and ensure food security ...
Apr 26, 2023
Telus Health and province reach settlement agreement following injunction petition
The province has suspended it's injunction pursuit following a settlement with Telus health. For a fee of $4,650 the first year and $3,650 each year after, Telus' LifePlus program provides access to u...
Apr 26, 2023
Province increases funding for existing tourism infrastructure improvements
Alongside a $20 million investment into Science World improvements, the province has increased funding for existing tourism infrastructure upgrades. $30 million from the province will go towards proje...
Apr 26, 2023
Maggie Hall Announced as Terrace's Next City Manager, After 6 Months in Deputy Position
After serving in a variety of local government positions over the past 3 years, Maggie Hall is set to become Terrace's next City Manager. Hall has spent the past 6 months in the deputy role, while als...
Apr 25, 2023
BC Ferries Waives Travel Fees for Passengers Using the Service to Get to their Medical Appointments
British Columbians who need to use the ferry to get to their medical appointments will no longer need to pay to do so. BC Ferries is waiving the $18 booking fee for any passenger travelling to access ...
Apr 25, 2023
BC Responds to Calls to Better Support Indigenous Involvement in the Cannabis Economy with $2.3 Million in Funding
BC has responded to calls from First Nations leaders to better support Indigenous involvement in the cannabis economy. Last week, the First Nations Leadership Council issued a letter chastising Federa...
Apr 25, 2023
Prince Rupert Awards Contract for Phase One of Water Infrastructure Project as they Face At Least Four Water Service Breaks Each Day
More than 26 kilometres of water mains are in need of replacement, if the City of Prince Rupert is to solve their extensive water infrastructure woes. Eyes were first drawn to the City's issues last h...
Apr 25, 2023 Full replacement plan
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach Says New Legislation Still Falls Short of Protecting Air Passengers in Canada
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach says newly introduced legislation doesn't go far enough to protect air travellers in Canada. On Thursday, the Liberal Government announced proposed amendments ...
Apr 24, 2023
First Nations Health Authority release 2022 toxic drug poisoning data
The First Nations Health Authority's 2022 report on toxic drug deaths shows a disproportionate number of First Nations people affected. Representing 3.3 percent of the province's population, First Nat...
Apr 24, 2023