Category Archives: News

UBC President leaving for Michigan
It was announced earlier today that the University of British Columbia will be needing to hire a new president before long. According to BC's Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, Annie ...
Rob Young Jul 13, 2022

Snowbirds to Visit the Northwest for First Time in 22 Years at Northwest Regional Airshow in Terrace Next Week
For the first time in more than two decades, the Snowbirds will be joining an airshow in Terrace next week. Terrace has not played host to a major airshow since 2004, a show which did not involve Cana...
Jeff Blagden Jul 13, 2022

New Survey shows BC residents concerned over staffing and other issues at provincial parks this summer
According to a recently released survey, many BC residents are having at least some concerns about staffing at BC provincial parks this summer. At least 82 percent of respondents on the survey are exp...
Rob Young Jul 13, 2022

Flood Risks Remain Low for the Northcoast, Stay Elevated in the Nechako and Central Coast
Forecasted flood risks remain low for the Northcoast, but the River Forecast Centre is maintaining advisories in other regions. A Flood Watch remains in place for the Nechako and Quesnel Rivers, as we...
Jeff Blagden Jul 13, 2022

Majority of Wildfires in the Northwest Now Under Control or Being Held, Largest Still Burning Near the Yukon Border
Since July 1st, wildfire crews have responded to 37 new wildfires in the Cassiar and Northern Skeena fire Zones alone. Of those, all were caused by lightning near the Yukon border, and 24 have been ex...
Jeff Blagden Jul 13, 2022

Kitimat soccer tournament shows support for residential school victims
The second annual Every Child Matters Memorial Soccer Tournament was held in Kitimat earlier this month to increase awareness for the tragic discovery of thousands of unmarked graves at former residen...
Morgyn Budden Jul 13, 2022

Terrace Council Gives Final Adoption to Safe Streets Bylaw, Giving the City Tools to Address Unacceptable Public Behaviour
After months of debate and consultations, Terrace City Council have voted to adopt their Safe Streets ByLaw. In addition to defining acceptable public behavior, the bylaw gives the City the tools to a...
Jeff Blagden Jul 12, 2022

Wildfire Crews Have Responded to 37 Fires in the Northwest Fire Centre So Far in July
Since July 1st, wildfire crews have responded to 37 new wildfires in the Cassiar and Northern Skeena Fire Zones. Of those, 24 have been extinguished, and 5 are listed as either being held or under con...
Jeff Blagden Jul 12, 2022

IIO of BC looking into shooting of suspect at Prince Geroge detachment cells
The Independent Investigations Office of BC are looking into an incident involving the Prince George RCMP from yesterday. Initially, Prince George RCMP responded to a call about a theft that resulted ...
Rob Young Jul 12, 2022 Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia Logo / Courtesy: IIO BC

RCMP Seeking Information on Weekend Shooting at a Prince George Residence
Prince George RCMP are seeking information on a residential shooting from last weekend. Police were called out to a residence on the 6200 block of Lalonde Road just after 11:00 Saturday evening. When ...
Jeff Blagden Jul 12, 2022