Category Archives: News

Category 2 and 3 Fires to be Banned in Terrace Beginning Tomorrow Afternoon
Category two and three open fires will be banned until future notice in Terrace, beginning at noon tomorrow. Category two fires are one or two pile burns smaller than two metres high and 3 metres wide...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022

Province Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ahousaht First Nation
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Ahousaht First Nation and the province of BC. That agreement looks to advance reconciliation with the Nation through respect, co-operation, pa...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022

Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Man Wanted on Assault Warrant
Prince Rupert RCMP are looking for public assistance to help locate a man wanted on assault charges dating back to last June. 32 year old Stefan Holowaychuk, who also goes by "Stiff Gritty", is wanted...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022

BC Looking for Public Input on Strategy Intended to Hold Companies to Account for Environmental Clean-Up
British Columbia is looking for ways to ensure the costs of environmental clean-up from abandoned industry projects falls on the owners of said projects. While most companies responsibly manage their ...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022

Residents Reminded to Prepare as Bear Season Approaches in the Northwest
Bear season is on the way, and the Conservation Officer Service is sending some reminders to residents of the northwest. Over the next few weeks, the Service is expecting to see an uptick in the numbe...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022 Wild bear walking in forest. Animal photography

RCMP and Search and Rescue Crews Searching for Prince George Man Who Went Missing While Headed to Hixon
RCMP and Search and Rescue crews are seeking public assistance to help locate a missing Prince George man. Stanley Delong left the City yesterday for a fishing trip near Chilako River, northwest of Hi...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022

Minister Hajdu Gives More Details on Federal Budget Indigenous Housing Investments
Last week's federal budget announcement included $4.3 billion towards Indigenous housing over the next 7 years. Today, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu gave more details on the shape that fund...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022

Multiple Prescribed Burns Taking Place In and Around Williams Lake Over the Next Few Days
A number of controlled burns are taking place in the Williams Lake area over the next few days. Prescribed burn activities covering around 33 hectares near White Road are set to begin today, and run t...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022

New Bike Park Begins Construction in Kitimat Area
Bicycle enthusiasts in the Kitimat area will soon have a new place to partake in their passion. A new, multi-purpose outdoor bike park is on the way to the Strawberry Meadows area, with construction r...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022

Supreme Court Invites Prosecution Service to Press Criminal Charges Against 27 Arrested While Opposing CGL Pipeline
Criminal contempt charges could be on the way for 27 individuals arrested while opposing the Coastal GasLink pipeline project. CGL lawyer Kevin O'Callaghan has asked the Supreme Court to invite the Pr...
Jeff Blagden Apr 13, 2022