Category Archives: News
Ceal Tingley Park in Quesnel Renamed Lhtako Dene Park
A popular park in Quesnel has been renamed as part of an effort to restore Lhtako Dene and Southern Carrier culture along the City's riverfront. Prior to European colonization, the riverfront had serv...
Jun 22, 2022
New Marine Protection Area Established for Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay)
A new Marine Protected Area has been formally established on Kitasoo Xai'Xais (Shy-Shy) territory near Loredo Sound. Covering the Gitdisdzu Lugyeks, also known as Kitasu Bay, the declaration spans 33....
Jun 22, 2022 Klemtu, June 21st, 2022. Credit Tavish Campbell/Moonfish Media (CNW Group/Kitasoo Xai'xais Stewardship Authority)
Province Finally Selects Contractor for Old Skeena Bridge Rehabilitation, Work Slated to Begin Next Month
After month's of uncertainty surrounding the project's start date, a contractor has finally been selected for the Old Skeena Bridge Rehabilitation Project. Construction on the bridge was initially pla...
Jun 22, 2022
Kitimat Road Closure going into place on Friday
The District of Kitimat has announced that a road closure in Kitimat will be going into effect later this week. On Friday, Haisla Boulevard, between Kingfisher Avenue and Lahakas Boulevard, is going t...
Jun 22, 2022
Environment Canada Issues Heat and Rainfall Related Weather Statements for Sections of the North and Interior
Environment Canada has issued a pair of special weather statements, covering sections of the Interior and Northeast. Temperatures are predicted to begin rising this weekend, prompting a special statem...
Jun 22, 2022
Flood Risks Remain Relatively Low in the Northwest, But Rain and Heat Causing Risks to Rise in Other Areas of the North
After a brief reprieve, flood risks are on the rise again for some of the North, though risks in the Northwest remain relatively low. Rising temperatures and heavy rainfall on the horizon have prompte...
Jun 22, 2022
City of Terrace to Look into Designated Overnight Shelter Space in Response to Rise in Temporary Encampments
An increase in homeless encampments in recent months has Terrace City Council looking to designate a location as an overnight shelter space. Under current legislation, communities are required to allo...
Jun 21, 2022
Fort St John RCMP catch break and enter thieves
Early in the Morning on June 9th, the Fort St John RCMP got a report of two people stealing from the town's Aboriginal Education Centre, which is located at 12264 343 Rd. Officers were able to quickly...
Jun 21, 2022
Multiple celebrations held to honor National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today is National Indigenous Peoples day and that has provided an opportunity for celebration throughout many different northern BC communities. Prince Rupert's celebration is taking place at the Rota...
Jun 21, 2022 Indigenous Association of Canada (CNW Group/Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada)
Terrace Emergency Services Bike Rodeo Deemed a Success After Drawing in More than 100 Riders
More than 120 children, along with their families, helped make the Terrace Emergency Services Bike Rodeo a success. Friends and families gathered in the Skeena Mall parking lot on June 11th to learn n...
Jun 21, 2022