Category Archives: News
Tsilhqot'in National Government and UBC Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Indigenous knowledge and experiences will continue to inform projects at the University of BC, thanks to a fresh Memorandum of Understanding. Signed between the University and the Tsilhqot'in National...
Dec 09, 2021
TCG President Chad Day to Pay Minor League Hockey Registration Fees for Tahltan Youth
An influx of Tahltan children will be hitting the youth hockey scene, thanks to one man's generosity. Tahltan Central Government President Chad Day announced yesterday that he would be paying the mino...
Dec 09, 2021
Multiple Northern Regions See Significant Covid Case Drops in Weekly Report
It was a modest jump in Covid cases for Terrace last week as they once again paced the Northwest. Terrace saw 56 cases last week, up from 49 the week before according to the BC CDC's weekly report. Pr...
Dec 09, 2021
BC NDP Elect First Ever Indigenous Party President in Aaron Sumexheltza
For the first time in its history, the BC NDP have elected an Indigenous person to be their new President. Aaron Sumexheltza (Shoo-muh-hetsa), a former elected Chief for the Lower Nicola Indian Band, ...
Dec 09, 2021
British Columbia Passes Last Year's Record for Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths
British Columbia has set a new record, but it's one that they are far from proud of. After the third straight record breaking month, BC has eclipsed last year's illicit overdose death total with 1,782...
Dec 09, 2021
Staffing Issues Impacting Diagnostic Imaging at Mills Memorial Hospital
Staffing has been an issue for hospitals in the North for some time, and Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace is not exempt. Northern Health says Mills is experiencing significant challenges with staffi...
Dec 09, 2021
December 9th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 379 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. That brings the province's active case total to 2,874, with 77 in ICU. Of the new cases, 49 come from Northern Health, while ...
Dec 09, 2021
UPDATE: All CRD Employees Required to be Vaccinated by January 17th
Cariboo Regional District employees must be fully vaccinated by the middle of next month. A new mandate, recently approved by the Board, will go in to effect on January 17th, requiring all CRD employe...
Dec 08, 2021
Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Wanted Woman
Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a wanted woman. 25 year-old Chante Leah Low is wanted on charges of assault and mischief under five thousand dollars. She is described as a...
Dec 08, 2021
Emergency Repairs Force Temporary Water Disruptions to Vista Village Trailer Court in Kitimat
Some Kitimat residents may experience water disruptions this afternoon as crews attempt to make emergency repairs. Due to an emergency water repair, water will temporarily be shut off to the Vista Vil...
Dec 08, 2021