Category Archives: News
Strike Vote Could be Looming as Negotiations Between Province and BCGEU Hit Impasse
A strike could be looming on the horizon as negotiations between the province and the BC General Employees' Union hit an impasse. According to Union president Stephanie Smith, the Union is asking for ...
Apr 13, 2022
Imperial Metals and Williams Lake First Nation Renew Mount Polley Mine Agreement
Imperial Metals and the Williams Lake First Nation have renewed a participation agreement covering the Mount Polley Mine. Initially signed in 2011, the agreement was in place at the time of the disast...
Apr 13, 2022
Interior Health to Display Black Balloons Tomorrow in Honour of Those Lost to Illicit Overdose Crisis, on 6th Anniversary of Public Emergency Declaration
Interior Health will be flying black balloons in communities across the region to honour those lost to the illicit overdose crisis. Tomorrow marks the 6 year anniversary of the province declaring a pu...
Apr 13, 2022
LNG Canada Selects New CEO
Jason Klein has been selected as the new CEO of LNG Canada, bringing two decades of energy industry experience. Klein takes on the role after serving as Shell Canada's VP of Integrated Gas since 2016....
Apr 13, 2022 New LNG Canada CEO Jason Klein (Photo courtesy of LNG Canada)
Open House being held for questions and comments regarding Bouchie-Milburn Neighborhood Plan
On April 30th, an open house will be held at the Bouchie Lake Community Hall from 10 AM to 3 PM so that Bouchie and Milburn Lake residents can ask about or provide input on the nearly finished Bouchie...
Apr 12, 2022
Three Water Mains in 108 Mile Ranch Area to be Temporarily Shut Off Tomorrow Morning
Three water mains in the 108 Mile Ranch area will be shut off tomorrow morning due to repair work on a nearby building. Both the Sussnee Road and Anzeeon Road mains, and the lower portion of the Telqu...
Apr 12, 2022
BC Ferries Crew Rescues Fishermen from Burning Vessel Near Arthur Passage
Two men were rescued from their burning fishing vessel near Prince Rupert this weekend by the crew of a passing ferry. Early Sunday morning, the BC Ferries ship was passing by Arthur Passage, when cre...
Apr 12, 2022
City of Terrace Looking in to Options to Continue, and Possibly Expand Community Safety Officer Program
With downtown safety taking centre stage in Terrace in recent months, the City is looking for ways to continue their Community Safety Officer program, and possibly add to it. Last year, the City acqui...
Apr 12, 2022
First of its Kind Child Welfare Agreement Signed Between Simpcw First Nation and the Province
A new, first of its kind child welfare agreement has been signed between the province and the Simpcw First Nation. That agreement sets out how the Ministry's child welfare decisions will be informed t...
Apr 12, 2022
Kitimat Drivers Will See Delays in Haisla Hill Area this Week
Drivers in Kitimat are being advised of delays in the Haisla Hill area this week, beginning today. Traffic control will be in place, and roads will be reduced to two lanes, as crews conduct work along...
Apr 12, 2022