Category Archives: News
Queen Charlotte Village Council Vote to Restore Haida Name of Daajiing Giids Llnagaay
One community on Haida Gwaii is reconnecting with its roots after a vote to officially restore its original Haida name. Moving forward, the Village of Queen Charlotte will once again be known as Daaji...
May 17, 2022
BCAFN Calls Lack of Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc Stop on Pope's Canada Visit Itinerary an Egregious Oversight
BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee is calling the lack of a Tk'emlups te Secwepemc stop on the Pope's Canada trip an egregious oversight. Last week, the Vatican announced the iti...
May 16, 2022
RCMP, Emergency Service Providers, and Community Businesses Teaming Up to Bring Bike Rodeo Back to Terrace
RCMP and Emergency Service providers in Terrace are teaming up with community businesses this summer to bring back their Bike Rodeo event. A free event geared toward children, the Rodeo is designed to...
May 16, 2022
Street Light Repairs Prompt Traffic Changes on Lahakas Boulevard Over Next Couple of Days
Street light repairs will force temporary traffic changes on Lahakas Boulevard in Kitimat over the next couple of days. Closures will be in place tomorrow between Haisla Boulevard and the Haisla Centr...
May 16, 2022
Tolko Industries Holding Open House in Horsefly Regarding Proposed Forestry Work
Tolko Industries Ltd is holding an open house in Horsefly later this month, to discuss their proposed forestry activities in the area. They are looking to gather public feedback on their plans to cond...
May 16, 2022
Ammonia Leak Drill Being Held at Tamatik Jubilee Sports Complex on Wednesday
Kitimat residents may notice emergency personnel and equipment on site at the Tamatik Jubilee Sports Complex on Wednesday. Crews from the Kitimat Fire Department will join staff to conduct an ammonia ...
May 16, 2022
BC research finds new fungi that could be big help to wine industry
Brand new BC research has discovered two new types of fungi that provide protection against grapevine trunk disease, which could prove useful for the province's wine industry. Grapevine trunk disease ...
May 16, 2022
City of Quesnel removing smokehouse near Riverfront Trail
After determining that it is not structurally sound, the Smokehouse located next to the Riverfront Trail and north of the Fraser River Walking Bridge is going to be removed by the City of Quesnel. Thi...
May 16, 2022
Province Launches Survey Seeking Feedback on Consumer Protection Laws
An online public survey has been launched by the province as they seek to identify gaps in BC's consumer protection laws. Through the survey, the province hopes to hear of residents' experiences with ...
May 16, 2022
Province Providing Local Governments With Funds to Advance Climate Initiatives
A new provincial program aims to provide municipalities, regional districts, and Modern Treaty First Nations with stable funding for climate initiatives. Through CleanBC, a total of $76 million will b...
May 16, 2022 River bank in sunny summer day