Category Archives: News

Conservative Party of BC Urges Opposition to Bill 7
The Conservative Party of British Columbia is raising concerns over Bill 7, introduced by NDP Premier David Eby, which they claim grants excessive powers to the government, undermining personal privac...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 19, 2025

Seven Arrested After Search Warrant Executed in Terrace
On March 15, the Terrace RCMP Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Keith Avenue, following a drug trafficking investigation. The operation led to the arrest of seven indivi...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 19, 2025

GST Return Drives Up Grocery Prices, NDP Pushes for Permanent Tax Break
The return of the GST on groceries has caused a sharp rise in food price inflation, with prices increasing by 2.8% in February, the highest since April 2022. The Liberal government reinstated the GST ...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 19, 2025 Irina_drozd / Depositphotos.com

Alaskan Truck Toll Could Devastate Fort Nelson Economy, Mayor Warns
The mayor of Fort Nelson, is raising alarms about the potential impact of a proposed toll on commercial trucks traveling through the province to Alaska. Rob Fraser, mayor of the Northern Rockies Regio...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 19, 2025

News for March 17
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025

BC Hydro Rates to Stay Below Inflation Amid Economic Uncertainty
The B.C. government is taking steps to stabilize BC Hydro electricity rates, keeping increases below inflation while ensuring long-term energy security. Rates will rise by 3.75% annually over the next...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025

Fire Officials Urge Caution After Recent House Fires in Terrace and Thornhill
Following recent house fires in Terrace and Thornhill, fire officials are reminding residents to take precautions to prevent future incidents. Thornhill Volunteer Fire Department's Fire Prevention Coo...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025

MLA Claire Rattée Criticizes Bill 7 as a Government Power Grab
Skeena MLA Claire Ratte is warning British Columbians that Bill 7, introduced by the BC NDP, is not the trade protection measure it claims to be, but rather an unprecedented expansion of government po...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025

B.C. Reminded of Bear Safety as Hibernation Ends
As bears wake from hibernation, B.C. residents are urged to take precautions to avoid unwanted encounters. Angelika Langen of Northern Lights Wildlife Sanctuary advises securing garbage, locking up pe...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025 Big brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the forest

Spring's Arrival Doesn't Mean It's Time to Remove Winter Tires
With spring officially arriving this week, drivers may be eager to swap out their winter tires, but Road Safety at Work advises waiting a little longer. B.C. law requires winter tires on designated hi...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025