Category Archives: News
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach renews calls for tugboat regulation ahead of National Day of Mourning
A question of tugboat safety has been raised ahead of the National Day of Mourning. Two years after the fatal tugboat Ingenika sinking, the Transportation Safety Board finally made 4 recommendations t...
Apr 27, 2023
RCMP reviewing armistice draft according to Gitxsan Huwilp Government
RCMP leadership continue to review the Gitxsan Huwilp Government's proposed Military Armistice Agreement. Originally presented on April 25, the proposal sees a request to limit the RCMP's controversia...
Apr 27, 2023
Special public avalanche warning in effect for western Canada
In partnership with Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country, the province is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning. Effective immediately through May 1, a dramatic increase in temperature is expected...
Apr 27, 2023
Completed mitigation and planning projects prepare flood prone communities
A joint federal and provincial funding program has seen the completion of projects to better prepare BC for flooding. 24 flood mitigation, risk and hazard assessment projects have been completed with ...
Apr 27, 2023
Northwest Fire Centre warns of dry conditions and reminds public to take precautions when burning
Over the next week, the Northwest Fire centre are forecasting warmer temperatures and lower humidity levels, prompting caution. With those predictions, the BC Wildfire Service is encouraging the publi...
Apr 26, 2023
BC announces new fund to support food security and local food processors
BC has introduced the Food Processing Growth fund to support food security and help local food processors. The fund aims to promote economic growth, increase food production, and ensure food security ...
Apr 26, 2023
Telus Health and province reach settlement agreement following injunction petition
The province has suspended it's injunction pursuit following a settlement with Telus health. For a fee of $4,650 the first year and $3,650 each year after, Telus' LifePlus program provides access to u...
Apr 26, 2023
Province increases funding for existing tourism infrastructure improvements
Alongside a $20 million investment into Science World improvements, the province has increased funding for existing tourism infrastructure upgrades. $30 million from the province will go towards proje...
Apr 26, 2023
Maggie Hall Announced as Terrace's Next City Manager, After 6 Months in Deputy Position
After serving in a variety of local government positions over the past 3 years, Maggie Hall is set to become Terrace's next City Manager. Hall has spent the past 6 months in the deputy role, while als...
Apr 25, 2023
BC Ferries Waives Travel Fees for Passengers Using the Service to Get to their Medical Appointments
British Columbians who need to use the ferry to get to their medical appointments will no longer need to pay to do so. BC Ferries is waiving the $18 booking fee for any passenger travelling to access ...
Apr 25, 2023