Category Archives: News

Wildfire Crews Continue to Battle Last Remaining Fire of Note in the North Peace, Extinguish Blaze Near Terrace
Hot and dry conditions continue to pose challenges for wildfire crews battling the province's last remaining fire of note in the North Peace. Now covering just under 175,000 hectares in the Tommy Lake...
Jeff Blagden Jun 02, 2023

New Standards Set for First Nations School Design
Updates to the School Space Acommodation Standards policy will work to guide the development of new schools in First Nations communities. Alleviating enrollment pressures, including First Nations adul...
Morgyn Budden Jun 02, 2023

RCMP Officer Helps Rescue Angler After Curious Grizzly Brings an Impromptu End to their Fishing Trip
An RCMP officer from Kitimat was able to rescue a fisherman after a curious grizzly bear brought their trip to an impromptu end on Monday. Luckily, the fisherman was able to safely distance themselves...
Jeff Blagden Jun 01, 2023

Request to Extend Environmental Assessment Certificate for Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Pipeline Withdrawn
Enbridge has withdrawn its request to extend the environmental assessment certificate for the Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission pipeline. Initially approved in 2014, the project aims to install up ...
Jeff Blagden Jun 01, 2023 Map of pipeline route from Enbridge's website. Stretch connecting Cyprus to Willow Flats removed in 2022 amendment

Province Honours Wild Salmon Day With $17 Million Investment in Salmon Recovery Efforts
Today is Wild Salmon Day, and the Province is honouring that by providing over $17 million for salmon recovery and conservation efforts. Of that, $15 million will be shared between the First Nation Fi...
Jeff Blagden Jun 01, 2023

Fort St John RCMP Seeking Information After Detaining Multiple Persons of Interest Following Reports of Gunfire
Fort St John RCMP are seeking public information after responding to a report of shots fired early yesterday morning. Police were called out to the area of 104A Avenue and 112th Street just before 6:0...
Jeff Blagden May 31, 2023

Today Marks First of Three Voting Opportunities in Quesnel Pool Upgrade Referendum
Today marks the first day of advanced voting as the City of Quesnel holds a referendum to gauge public interest in upgrading their pool. Costs to upgrade the pool at the Quesnel Art and Recreation Cen...
Jeff Blagden May 31, 2023

Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Man Wanted for Failing to Comply with a Sex Offender Registration Order
Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on warrants related to sex offenses. 29 year-old Joseph Allen Hall-Grandison is wanted on two counts of failure to comply with a...
Jeff Blagden May 31, 2023

Majority of Submissions During Public Comment Period for KSI Lisims LNG Voice Disapproval of the Project
More than 40 comments were submitted during a month-long public consultation period for the proposed KSI Lisims LNG project. Residents had until this Monday to provide their input on how the project's...
Jeff Blagden May 31, 2023

More than 40 Students at UNBC's Terrace Campus Transition to Alumni Following Monday's Graduation Ceremony
More than 40 graduates from the University of Northern BC's Terrace campus officially went from students to alumni on Monday. Family and friends gathered at the REM Lee Theatre to honour the fresh gra...
Jeff Blagden May 31, 2023 Photo of UNBC Terrace Graduates Provided by UNBC