Category Archives: News
Old Skeena Bridge Rehabilitation Project Start Date Pushed Back Once More
Work on the Old Skeena Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Terrace has been delayed once again. Initially, work was planned to start in April, but had to be delayed due to issues finding a contractor. Ea...
Jul 13, 2022
UBC President leaving for Michigan
It was announced earlier today that the University of British Columbia will be needing to hire a new president before long. According to BC's Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, Annie ...
Jul 13, 2022
Snowbirds to Visit the Northwest for First Time in 22 Years at Northwest Regional Airshow in Terrace Next Week
For the first time in more than two decades, the Snowbirds will be joining an airshow in Terrace next week. Terrace has not played host to a major airshow since 2004, a show which did not involve Cana...
Jul 13, 2022
New Survey shows BC residents concerned over staffing and other issues at provincial parks this summer
According to a recently released survey, many BC residents are having at least some concerns about staffing at BC provincial parks this summer. At least 82 percent of respondents on the survey are exp...
Jul 13, 2022
Flood Risks Remain Low for the Northcoast, Stay Elevated in the Nechako and Central Coast
Forecasted flood risks remain low for the Northcoast, but the River Forecast Centre is maintaining advisories in other regions. A Flood Watch remains in place for the Nechako and Quesnel Rivers, as we...
Jul 13, 2022
Majority of Wildfires in the Northwest Now Under Control or Being Held, Largest Still Burning Near the Yukon Border
Since July 1st, wildfire crews have responded to 37 new wildfires in the Cassiar and Northern Skeena fire Zones alone. Of those, all were caused by lightning near the Yukon border, and 24 have been ex...
Jul 13, 2022
Kitimat soccer tournament shows support for residential school victims
The second annual Every Child Matters Memorial Soccer Tournament was held in Kitimat earlier this month to increase awareness for the tragic discovery of thousands of unmarked graves at former residen...
Jul 13, 2022
Terrace Council Gives Final Adoption to Safe Streets Bylaw, Giving the City Tools to Address Unacceptable Public Behaviour
After months of debate and consultations, Terrace City Council have voted to adopt their Safe Streets ByLaw. In addition to defining acceptable public behavior, the bylaw gives the City the tools to a...
Jul 12, 2022
Wildfire Crews Have Responded to 37 Fires in the Northwest Fire Centre So Far in July
Since July 1st, wildfire crews have responded to 37 new wildfires in the Cassiar and Northern Skeena Fire Zones. Of those, 24 have been extinguished, and 5 are listed as either being held or under con...
Jul 12, 2022
IIO of BC looking into shooting of suspect at Prince Geroge detachment cells
The Independent Investigations Office of BC are looking into an incident involving the Prince George RCMP from yesterday. Initially, Prince George RCMP responded to a call about a theft that resulted ...
Jul 12, 2022