Category Archives: News

Dawson Creek RCMP Arrest Man Who Stole 4 Vehicles in One Morning
Dawson Creek RCMP were able to apprehend a man following a string of car thefts on Friday. Over the course of the morning, the man managed to steal four vehicles, and nearly stole a fifth, injuring it...
Jeff Blagden Mar 15, 2022

Atlin Mountain Coffee Roasters Among 5 Finalists doe Small Business BC Business Impact Award
A small business in the northwest is being recognized for the impact it's had on the community, despite Covid challenges. Atlin Mountain Coffee Roasters, founded by Leandra Brient, has been named as o...
Jeff Blagden Mar 15, 2022

Prince Rupert council forwards development variance to public consultation
At Prince Rupert City Council last night, multiple development variance permits were forwarded for public consultation. Two of the main requests involved building dwelling units that do not currently ...
Rob Young Mar 15, 2022

Online Auction and Meal Train Organized to Support Family of the Victims of Fatal Highway 37 Crash
An online auction and Meal Train has been organized to support a northwest family dealing with tragedy. On Friday, a multi-vehicle collision between Terrace and Kitimat claimed the lives of three comm...
Jeff Blagden Mar 15, 2022

City of Terrace Looking for Public Input on How to Improve Adult Recreation Activities
If you're a Terrace resident with ideas on how the City can improve adult recreation, the City is looking to hear from you. An online survey has been launched seeking input and ideas on how to improve...
Jeff Blagden Mar 15, 2022

UNBC Announces Sixth President in School History
After two years in an interim role, Dr Geoffrey Payne has been selected as the University of Northern BC's next president. Dr Payne has filled various roles at UNBC since joining the university in 200...
Jeff Blagden Mar 15, 2022

Riverboat Days Society Planning for First Full Event Since 2019
Residents of the Terrace area could see a full slate of Riverboat Days events this summer, for the first time since 2019. Covid forced the cancellation of the event in 2020, and prompted a smaller cel...
Jeff Blagden Mar 15, 2022

March 15th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 689 new cases of Covid-19 over the three day period between Saturday and Monday. That works out to an average of about 230 cases per day. Of the new cases, 58 come from N...
Jeff Blagden Mar 15, 2022

Minimum Wage to Increase to $15.65 in June as Province Ties it to Inflation
Come June, British Columbia will have the highest minimum wage of any jurisdiction in Canada. Beginning on June 1st, the provincial minimum wage will increase from the current $15.20 to $15.65 an hour...
Jeff Blagden Mar 14, 2022

Terrace Man Arrested on Numerous Warrants After Being Pepper Sprayed Outside Gas Station
Terrace RCMP were called out last week to assist a man who had been pepper sprayed, only to discover the victim was a wanted man. At around 3:00 Thursday afternoon, police received a report of a possi...
Jeff Blagden Mar 14, 2022