Category Archives: News
Skeena Sawmills Fire extinguished rather quickly
At around 10:30 this morning, the Terrace Fire Department received a call informing them that a fire had broken out at the Skeena Sawmills. It was a log loader that was undergoing routine diesel work ...
Jul 27, 2022
E-Transfer now available as part of Emergency Support Services in BC
In an announcement from earlier today, the Province of BC revealed that they will be launching an e-transfer service as part of their upgrades to Emergency Support Services. E-transfer can now be used...
Jul 27, 2022
Fort Nelson First Nation's Geothermal Energy Project Gets Expanded Exploratory Range
A new permit will help the Fort Nelson First Nation to continue efforts to repurpose a mature gas field to produce cleaner energy. An initial investment from the province in 2019 allowed the Nation to...
Jul 27, 2022
Indigenous Partnered Group Looks to Expand Production of Value-Added Engineered Wood Products
An Indigenous-partnered organization is looking to expand their production of engineered wood products, thanks to provincial funding. Deadwood Innovations has partnered with the Nak'azdli Whut'en Firs...
Jul 27, 2022
Williams Lake First Nation Signs New Fire Protection Agreement with City
A new fire protection agreement has been signed between the City of Williams Lake and the Williams Lake First Nation. That agreement covers the Nation's San Jose Reserve #6, which is home to their new...
Jul 27, 2022
District of Kitimat awaits funding for new water treatment system
The District of Kitimat is currently operating a pilot plant which will outline the updates that will be included in the anticipated water treatment system. After having to put out a number of water a...
Jul 27, 2022
Sexual Assault Charges Against Tl'azt'en Hereditary Chief Ed John Stayed After Alleged Victim Decides Not to Proceed with Case
A woman who had accused ex-BC Cabinet Minister and Tl'azt'en Hereditary Chief Ed John of sexual assault has decided to put her case on hold. John had been facing four charges related to sexual assault...
Jul 27, 2022
Indigenous Leaders Accept Pope's Apology, but Call for More Action to Put Meaning Behind it
While most are choosing to accept the Pope's apology, most Indigenous leaders are calling for more action to put meaning behind his words. On Monday, Pope Francis apologized for the Catholic Church's ...
Jul 27, 2022
Community Cooling Options Available in Terrace and Kitimat as Extreme Heat Warnings Persist
British Columbians will be feeling the heat for a few more days, with Environment Canada maintaining extreme heat warnings across most of the province. Inland sections of the North Coast and Central C...
Jul 27, 2022
Prince Rupert RCMP looking to identify break and enter suspect
Prince Rupert RCMP are looking to identify a break and enter suspect, who happens to be pretty bad at avoiding cameras. According to RCMP, the suspect broke into The Argosy, an antique furniture store...
Jul 26, 2022