Category Archives: News
New Angus Reid Study Finds Majority of Canadians Viewed Papal Visit and Apology as a Step Towards Reconciliation
According to a new study from the Angus Reid Institute, 59 percent of Canadians view the Pope's recent visit and apology as a step towards reconciliation. Pope Francis was in Canada from July 25th to ...
Aug 11, 2022
RCMP Rule Out Foul Play in Sudden Death of Cyclist Near Witset
Smithers RCMP say foul play is not suspected after the sudden death of a cyclist near Witset on Monday. According to police, the man had been cycling along Telkwa High Road at the time of his unexpect...
Aug 11, 2022
Extreme Heat Warnings and Extreme Thunderstorm Watches Issued for Sections of the Northcoast and Cariboo
Heat warnings and thunderstorm watches are in place across sections of the Northcoast and Cariboo, as wildfire activity continues to flare. Inland sections of the North and Central Coast are under a h...
Aug 11, 2022
Rosswood Fire Now Listed as "Being Held", New, Small, Wildfire Near Mount Edziza Listed as Out of Control
While it is still covering 50 hectares, the Wildfire Service is now listing a blaze near Rosswood as "being held". That fire was sparked near the intersection of Kalum Lake Road and the South Douglas ...
Aug 11, 2022
RCMP Looking for Man Wanted on Numerous Warrants Related to April Impaired Driving Spree
RCMP are seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on multiple warrants in Terrace and Prince Rupert, all stemming from an incident in April. At around 8:30 at night on April 3rd, police receiv...
Aug 11, 2022
Remains of Cindy Martin Discovered More Than 3 Years After New Hazelton Disappearance
After going missing more than 3 years ago, the BC Coroners Service says they have recovered the remains of Cindy Martin. Martin was living in Hazelton at the time of her disappearance, having last bee...
Aug 11, 2022 Image from Missing - CINDY Martin, BC, Canada Facebook Page.
Second Phase of Taylor Bridge Engagement Launched by Province
Phase two of the Province's public engagement on the future of the Peace Region's Taylor Bridge is now open. Through their consultations, the Province hopes to develop a long-term solution for the bri...
Aug 10, 2022
Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate a Missing Teen
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate a missing teenager. 16 year-old Lexus Hill was last seen at around 11:00 Sunday night, and is known to frequent Terrace, Port Edward, and ...
Aug 10, 2022
Wildfire Service Sends Crew of 26 to Combat Rosswood Fire, Assisted by Helicopters and Thornhill Fire Fighters
A wildfire burning north of Rosswood is now covering 50 hectares near the intersection with Kalum Lake Road and the South Douglas Forest Service Road. At the moment, the fire is not threatening any ho...
Aug 10, 2022
Nisga'a Nation Delegation Headed to Scotland to Discuss Repatriation of Ni'isjoohl Memorial Totem Pole
A delegation from the Nisga'a Nation will be in Scotland later this month for discussions over the repatriation if a stolen totem pole. Known as the Ni'isjoohl memorial pole, the pole is a house pole ...
Aug 10, 2022