Category Archives: News
Leaders at AFN Annual Assembly Largely in Support of Nixing National Chief's Suspension
Attendees at the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly voted largely in favour of nixing National Chief RoseAnne Archibald's suspension. Archibald led the grand procession to kick off the ...
Jul 06, 2022
Second Overpass in Terrace Not in the Plans for the Ministry of Transportation
According to the Ministry of Transportation, there are currently no plans to bring a second overpass to Terrace, despite a predicted boom in traffic. With a boom in population and industry expected fo...
Jul 06, 2022
Masset receiving funding for three infrastructure projects
Residents living in Masset as well as the surrounding Haida Gwaii area will soon be able to reap the benefits of three new infrastructure projects that are aiming to bolster local food production oper...
Jul 06, 2022 Photo courtesy of government of BC
Pictured left to right (Roly Russell, Barry Pages, Jennifer Rice)
Ministry of Transportation Confident Traffic Adjustment Measures Will Not Be Needed During Old Skeena Bridge Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation work on the Old Skeena Bridge in Terrace is tentatively scheduled to begin on July 18th. But, little else about the Ministry of Transportation's plans were revealed during a meeting, in...
Jul 06, 2022
Updates on Flood Warnings and Advisories for July 6th
Flood risks remain elevated in some portions of the province, but are staying low in the Northwest for now. A Flood Watch issued by the River Forecast Centre is being maintained covering the entirety ...
Jul 06, 2022
Thousands Raised for Burn Victims at Terrace Professional Fire Fighters' Annual Pancake Breakfast
More than 800 people were in attendance for the Terrace Professional Fire Fighters' Annual Pancake Breakfast last Friday. In total, more than $7,500 was raised, with all proceeds going to the BC Profe...
Jul 06, 2022
Washouts Continue to Impact Traffic in the North Today
Two serious washouts which have impacted traffic in the north the past three days will continue to do so today. Highway 97 is now open to single-lane traffic, guided by a pilot car, southeast of Lower...
Jul 06, 2022
City of Terrace Declares State of Local Emergency to Help Evacuate One Property on McConnell Crescent
A State of Local Emergency has been declared by the City of Terrace in order to facilitate the evacuation of one property. Unstable slope forces have increased landslide risks, prompting the evacuatio...
Jul 06, 2022
New Project Hosted at UNBC Looks to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism from Health Care
A new project hosted by the University of Northern BC aims to help create better health outcomes for Indigenous people. $1 million in funding from Indigenous Services Canada will support the project, ...
Jul 06, 2022
Lightning Caused Wildfires Continue to Keep Wildfire Crews Busy in the Northwest
Numerous lightning-caused blazes continue to keep Wildfire Service crews busy in the Northwest today. Currently covering just over 2,000 hectares, an out of control fire west of Highway 37, near Lower...
Jul 06, 2022