Category Archives: News
Cruise Season Begins in Prince Rupert with Serenade of the Seas
The 2025 cruise season kicks off in Prince Rupert this Friday, May 9, with the arrival of *Serenade of the Seas*, a Royal Caribbean vessel. This marks the first of nearly 50 scheduled cruise ship call...
May 06, 2025 A crowd of people on a dock next to a large cruise ship
Prince Rupert Port Authority has entered an agreement with Global Ports Holding. Photo courtesy of Prince Rupert Port Authority.
New IT Program at CMTN Aims to Meet Northern BC Job Demand
Coast Mountain College is launching a new Information Technology diploma program at its Terrace campus starting September 2025. The two-year program is designed to address a growing need for skilled I...
May 06, 2025
BC-Alert Test Tomorrow May 7th at 1:55pm
Another test of Canada's National public alter system takes place tomorrow at 1:55pm. It will be heard on cellphone, TV and radio. Regular testing provides officials with an opportunity to validate an...
May 06, 2025
May 5 News
Missed our newscast for May 5? Catch up and listen right here! Here's a quick look at what you might have missed: Gitanmaax First Nation Launches Community-Based Intervention Circle Taylor Bachrach Re...
May 05, 2025
Taylor Bachrach Declines Nomination for Kitselas Chief
Former NDP MP Taylor Bachrach was briefly up for nomination as Chief of the Kitselas First Nation. His name was among those nominated during the May 2 community meeting, joining a packed race that inc...
May 05, 2025
RCMP Investigate Targeted Assault Following Gunfire in Kitimat
Kitimat RCMP are continuing their investigation into a targeted assault and reports of gunfire in the early morning hours of April 29th. At approximately 12:20 a.m., officers were called to the 80-blo...
May 05, 2025
Elevator Failure on BC Ferry Leaves Disabled Passengers Stranded
BC Ferries is under fire after passengers with disabilities were forced to crawl up stairs or pay to be carried aboard the Northern Adventure-because the ship's elevator has been out of service for ne...
May 05, 2025
Delays and Rising Costs Disrupt Prince Rupert's Major Water Upgrade
Prince Rupert's multi-year water infrastructure project is under financial and logistical pressure, forcing the city to reassess timelines and spending. Originally budgeted at $130 million, the initia...
May 05, 2025
Kitselas First Nation Finalizes 2025 Election Candidates
Kitselas First Nation has released the official list of nominees for its upcoming election, which will take place on June 12, 2025. The nomination meeting on May 2 resulted in 37 candidates for counci...
May 05, 2025
Healthcare Roadshow Visits Terrace to Inspire Local Students
A group of health professional students from across B.C. is bringing healthcare career opportunities to secondary schools in the northwest. The Healthcare Travelling Roadshow, led by UBC Northern Medi...
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