Category Archives: News
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
Companies and Politicians celebrate and speak on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today is National Indigenous Peoples day and that has provided an opportunity for celebration as well as an opportunity for organizations and politicians to give their thoughts on the day. National In...
Jun 21, 2022
$25 Million in Funding Will Help Communities Better Prepare for Wildfire Risks
$25 million in fresh funding is being made available by the Forest Enhancement Society of BC for community wildfire protection efforts. Each year, the Society provides funding for projects to be under...
Jun 21, 2022
Pair of Prince Rupert Women Arrested After Stealing the Same Person's Car Twice
Two women in Prince Rupert are facing numerous charges after breaking in to the same person's car twice, before stopping for lunch. RCMP received the initial report of a stolen vehicle in the early mo...
Jun 21, 2022
New Amendments Establish New Rules in the District of Kitimat Heading into Election Season
New amendments to a pair of bylaws in the District of Kitimat will help to shape the way this year's municipal elections take form. One such amendment will bring the District's Election Bylaw in line ...
Jun 21, 2022