Category Archives: News
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
Site C Contractor Fined $1.1 Million for Releasing Contaminated Drainage into Peace River
A contractor on the Site C mega-dam project has been fined $1.1 million for releasing contaminated drainage water into a fish-bearing waterway. Peace River Hydro Partners, who hold the main civil work...
Aug 02, 2023
Former 100 Mile House Highschool Teacher Who Pleaded Guilty to Crimes Against Minors Will Not Face Jail Time
A former high school teacher in 100 Mile House who pleaded guilty to sexually-charged crimes against two minors will not face jail time. 35 year-old Vincent Collins had faced up to 2 years in jail aft...
Aug 02, 2023
Most Evacuation Orders and Alerts Lifted in Northwest as Crews Continue to Battle Over 360 Fires Province-wide
Wildfire crews continued to make progress on the nearly 80 active fires in the Northwest, with most evacuation alerts and orders lifted in the region. Evacuation alerts remain in place for two small a...
Aug 02, 2023
Toxic Drug Alert Issued Over Colourful Substances Causing Sudden Overdoses in Dawson Creek
Northern Health has issued a toxic drug alert following an increase in overdoses linked to a variety of substances in Dawson Creek. Recent overdoses have been linked to a bright red or orange powder, ...
Aug 02, 2023
Reported Crimes and Crime Severity Index See Rise Across the Northwest in 2022, Violent Crime Severity Drops in Some Areas
While BC as a whole saw fewer reported crimes in 2022 than 2021, the same cannot be said for most of the Northwest. Terrace saw a 6.6 percent rise in reported crimes over that time, with an 8.2 percen...
Aug 02, 2023