Category Archives: News
Warming Temperatures Prompt Water Restrictions for Users of the Thornhill and Rural Terrace Water Systems
A temporary water restriction has been issued for users of the Thornhill and Rural Terrace Water Systems. Issued by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, the temporary restrictions are due to incr...
Jun 24, 2022
Province Suggests Residents Prepare for Extreme Heat this Weekend as Environment Canada Issues Weather Statements
Most of the province is covered under a slew of special weather statements issued by Environment Canada, due to rising temperatures. In the North, weather statements are in place in the Bulkley Valley...
Jun 24, 2022
Covid Numbers Continue to Drop Province-Wide, Hospitalizations Up By One in the North
Covid Cases and hospitalizations in BC continued their downward trend last week, according to the CDC's newest report. Between June 12th and the 18th, the province reported 642 new cases, down from 72...
Jun 24, 2022
River Forecast Centre Maintains Advisories in Most Regions, But Flood Risks in the Northwest Remain Relatively Low
Flood risks in the Northwest continue to remain low, but the River Forecast Centre is maintaining advisories in other parts of the north. A Flood Warning remains in place for the Quesnel River, but ha...
Jun 24, 2022
UBC Researchers Call for a More Proactive Approach to Preparing for Wildfires, both from Communities and Individuals
Forestry researchers from the University of British Columbia are calling for a more proactive approach to prepare for wildfires. After decades of research into climate change and its impact on fire-pr...
Jun 23, 2022
Man Probably Regrets Decision to Steal Ambulance After Being Injured While Crashing Said Ambulance
Injuries received after crashing an ambulance may have a Granisle area man rethinking his decision to steal said ambulance. Houston RCMP were called out to Lions Beach Campground just after 1:00 Satur...
Jun 23, 2022
Man Wanted on Canada-Wide Warrant After Escaping Custody Spotted in Terrace and Prince Rupert Area
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man spotted in the Northwest after escaping a correctional facility in Abbotsford. Jessie Millwater has been known to frequent the Terrace, Prince Rupert, a...
Jun 23, 2022
Event Being Held in Kitimat Tonight Will Honour Residential School Victims Ahead of Every Child Matters Memorial Soccer Tournament
Residents of the Kitimat area are invited to an event tonight to commemorate the victims and survivors of the Residential School tragedy. Put on by the organizers of the Every Child Matters Memorial S...
Jun 23, 2022
Funding coming to First Nations Forestry Council to support students in Forest Sector
More funding and opportunities will be coming the way of Indigenous people looking to work in BC's Forest Sector. $437,000 in Provincial funding will be headed the way of the First Nations Forestry Co...
Jun 23, 2022
Changes in Canada's Drinking Water Guidelines Prompt Water Quality Advisory in Quesnel
A Water Quality Advisory has been issued for the City of Quesnel, due to high levels of manganese in the water supply. Changes to Canada's drinking water guidelines have prompted the advisory, despite...
Jun 23, 2022