Category Archives: News
City of Prince Rupert projects feature Sm'algyax language
The City of Prince Rupert is seeing both branding and signage upgrades to include Sm'algyax language. Originally started in 2020, the City of Prince Rupert first decided to upgrade their city logo, no...
Feb 14, 2023 Photos from Visit Prince Rupert and City of Prince Rupert Facebook pages.
Journalist Arrested During Police Enforcement at Coyote Camp in 2021 Announces Lawsuit Against RCMP
One of the journalists arrested while covering an injunction enforcement on the Coastal GasLink pipeline route is suing the RCMP. In November of 2021, members of the Gidimt'en clan issued an eviction ...
Feb 13, 2023
Ottawa to Continue Prohibiting Seabed Mining Until a Regulatory Legal Framework is Developed and in Place
Ottawa says they will continue to prohibit seabed mining off the Pacific Coast, at least until a regulatory framework is in place. In addition to the risks it poses to the environment, seabed mining c...
Feb 13, 2023
Witset First Nation Calls for Complete and Fair Investigation into Death of Third Nation Member in Police Custody in 6 Years
Chief and Council from the Witset First Nation are demanding a complete and fair investigation into the latest death of one of their members in police custody. On September 4th, 34 year-old Barrett Ja...
Feb 13, 2023
Avalanche Risks Remain High in the Northwest Today, Conditions Expected to Start Improving Tomorrow
Avalanche risks remain high for much of the Northwest today, but are expected to begin improving tomorrow. According to Avalanche Canada, as much as 200 cms of fresh snow has fallen on top of an alrea...
Feb 13, 2023
Two Vehicle Collision on Highway 97 Claims One Life, Sends Another Passenger to Hospital in Serious Condition
One person is dead and another in hospital, following a two vehicle collision south of 150 Mile House last week. Williams Lake RCMP received reports of the collision on Highway 97 just after 12:30 in ...
Feb 13, 2023
Rotary Club of Terrace Helps Local Swim Club Recovery from Years of Challenges with Fresh Investment
A donation from the Rotary Club of Terrace will help a local swim club recover from a list of challenges from the last few years. In 2019, the Terrace Bluebacks Swim Club was left temporarily without ...
Feb 13, 2023 Photo provided by Rotary Club of Terrace.
Nuxalk Totem Pole to Begin Long Journey Home, After Spending More than a Century Away
A totem pole stolen from the Central Coast over a century ago begins its long journey home today. Originally carved by Louie Snuxyaltwa in the 1800s, the pole was stolen from the Nuxalk village of Tal...
Feb 13, 2023 Royal BC Museums former "Hall of Totems" exhibition. Courtesy of Royal BC Museum.
MP and Unions Call on Ottawa to Better Protect Tugboat Workers on Second Anniversary of Fatal Ingenika Sinking
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is calling for the federal government to protect tugboat workers, on the anniversary of a tragic incident. Bachrach was in Prince Rupert today to commemorate t...
Feb 10, 2023
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Woman
Fort St John RCMP are seeking public assistance to help locate a wanted woman. 24 year-old Jorja-Joe Kelly is wanted on a number of outstanding warrants, including: possession of a controlled substanc...
Feb 10, 2023