Category Archives: News
$12 Million in Federal Funding Provided to Support Kitselas 5 Tier Skills Training Program Over Next 5 Years
A home-grown, community-driven skills training program in the Northwest is getting a significant Federal funding boost. $12 million over the next 5 years will help to grow the Kitselas 5 Tier System t...
Mar 31, 2023
Preliminary Decision Proposes 9.2% Annual Fare Increase for BC Ferries Over the Next 4 Years
BC Ferries would cap fare increases at 9.2 percent annually over the next four years, if a preliminary decision released today is finalized. Commissioner Eva Hage says that the increase is necessary t...
Mar 31, 2023
Kitimat RCMP Seize Suspected Illicit Drugs from Local Business
Police in Kitimat have seized what is believed to be an illicit drug product discovered at a local business last week. On March 23rd, RCMP were called out to the 300 block of City Centre after a busin...
Mar 31, 2023
Simpcw First Nation Declares Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area Covering Raush Valley
A 68 square kilometre area centred around Valemount has been declared as BC's newest Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area. Declared by the Simpcw First Nation, the IPCA will cover the Raush Valley ...
Mar 31, 2023
Dawson Creek RCMP Renew Calls for Public Information Relating to October Homicide
Dawson Creek RCMP are renewing calls for public information as they continue to investigate a homicide from last Fall. On October 9th of last year, RCMP received reports of a motor vehicle collision o...
Mar 31, 2023
City of Terrace Selects New Operator for George Little House After 17 Years
It's the end of an era for the George Little House in Terrace, as the City gets set to say goodbye to the attraction's long-time operator. Named after the City's founder and the home's original owner,...
Mar 31, 2023
14-Month Old Boy Becomes First Child in BC to Have Name Represented in Kwak̓wala Characters
One family's 13-month battle to have their son's name accurately represented on his birth certificate may make it easier for Indigenous families in the future. 14-month old ugals K'ala'ask Shaw has be...
Mar 31, 2023
Terrace Fire Chief John Klie to Retire this Summer After 12 Years
After 12 years with the Department, Terrace Fire Chief John Klie is set to retire this summer. Prior to taking on his role in Terrace, Klie had served as a member of Kitimat Fire and Rescue for over t...
Mar 31, 2023
UBCIC Stands with Wet'suwet'en After Wednesday Arrests, Re-Issues Calls to Have C-IRG Unit Suspended
Members of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs are standing with the Wet'suwet'en First Nation after learning of yet another police raid on their territory. That comes after RCMP arrested five land defender...
Mar 31, 2023
Emergency Support Service funding on the way for three Northwest projects
More than $2.2 million will be distributed through the Community Emergency Preparedness fund accross the province. That provincial funding will support local capacity to provide emergency support serv...
Mar 30, 2023