Category Archives: News
BC Hydro Breaks Peak Energy Consumption Record for Second Time This Week
For the second time this week, BC Hydro has set a new peak energy useage record. According to preliminary data, energy consumption surpassed 10,900 megawatts between the peak hours of 5:00 and 6:00 We...
Dec 23, 2022
Athletes Participating in Upcoming Nordiq Canada Selection Trials Have a Chance at UNBC Tuition Credit
Athletes participating at the upcoming Nordiq Canada Selection Trials will also have a shot at a tuition credit from the University of Northern BC. Roughly 250 young athletes will take part in the tri...
Dec 23, 2022
Residents of Ruth Lake and Deka Lake Connected to High-Speed Internet in Time for the Holidays
A newly completed project is bringing high-speed internet to more than 700 households in the Cariboo, just in time for the holidays. All but 8 homes in the Deka Lake and Ruth Lake communities, east of...
Dec 23, 2022
Structure Fire at Fort Telkwa Causes Extensive Damage to Old Store Building
A structure fire at the Fort Telkwa Campgrounds yesterday afternoon had fire crews from both Smithers and Telkwa springing into action. Crews responded to the blaze, which had ignited in an old store ...
Dec 23, 2022
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice Appeals to Federal Government for Funding to Improve Prince Rupert's Water Distribution Infrastructure
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has penned a letter to the Federal government requesting funding to improve Prince Rupert's water distribution infrastructure. Provincial investments over the past few ye...
Dec 23, 2022
Prince Rupert Still Dealing with One Remaining Water Main Break Entering into Day 7 of a Local State of Emergency
It's the seventh day of a local state of emergency in Prince Rupert, as City crews continue to deal with one remaining water main break. That's down from three active breaks when the order was issued ...
Dec 23, 2022
Snowfall and Storm Warnings Join Laundry List of Winter Weather Alerts in the North
Environment Canada has now added a snowfall warning to the laundry list of winter weather alerts currently impacting the North. Inland sections of the Northcoast, such as Terrace, Kitimat, and Stewart...
Dec 23, 2022
Municipalities give residents snow removal reminders
With snow in the forecast for Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert over the next couple of days, the municipalities have few reminders. To ensure proper snow removal, there is no parking on the road in ...
Dec 22, 2022
Health science professionals will see wage increase under new agreement
A new agreement under the Shared Recovery Mandate has been ratified between the Health Employers Association of BC and health science professionals. Approximately 22,000 health science workers will be...
Dec 22, 2022
Northwesterners Relying on the Bus to Get to Christmas Dinner Will Need a Plan B
Those relying on the bus to get them to the Christmas family dinner in the northwest will need to find another ride. BC Transit will not be operating any routes in Terrace, Prince Rupert, or Kitimat o...
Dec 22, 2022