Category Archives: News
Prince Rupert and Port Edward Come to Agreement to Solve Four Decades of Disputes
Two communities along the Northcoast are looking to bury the hatchet, after being at odds since the 80s. As part of his 'State of the City' address last night, Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain announced ...
Jun 29, 2022
Installation of Haisla Bridge Structure to Begin, Will Cause Delays for Boaters Through August
Boaters in the Kitimat River may experience delays over the next couple of months, as work on the Haisla Bridge wraps up. Crews will be on site installing the bridge's base structure daily from 7:00 t...
Jun 29, 2022
Tahltan Members Incentivized for Hunting Predatory Species Under Newly Introduced Framework
Tahltan members are taking control over predator management on their territory, through a newly introduced framework. Through their new Predator Management Framework, the Tahltan Central Government ho...
Jun 29, 2022 Gray wolf, Canis lupus in the winter forest. Wolf in the nature habitat
Results of Audits conducted on Quesnel Area Ranchers released
In two reports released yesterday by BC's Forest Practices Board, it was revealed that audits of Quesnel area ranchers found some disconcerting issues as well as proper practices. Namely, one report o...
Jun 29, 2022
Doig River and Blueberry River First Nations sign historic agreement to get land back
Back on Monday, the Doig River and Blueberry River First Nations settled land debts that had been around since Treaty 8 was originally signed. They did this by having their chiefs and councils sign a ...
Jun 29, 2022 Chief Trevor Makadahay and councilors Brinkworth, Acko and Oker sitting at the signing table.
Photo courtesy of the Doig River First Nation
Heat Drops Along With Flood Risks in the Northwest, Flood-Related Advisories Remain in Place in Other Regions
After three days of scorching heat, temperatures in the Northwest will level off today, but remain relatively high in the Northeast. There are no special weather statements or advisories in place, but...
Jun 29, 2022
Kitimat RCMP Arrest Two Suspects on Drug Charges After Launching Robbery Investigation
A robbery investigation in Kitimat has resulted in two individuals being arrested on charges related to drug trafficking. RCMP initially executed a public safety warrant at a local residence on June 2...
Jun 28, 2022
City of Terrace Seeking Grant Funding to Remap City's Hazardous Slopes
Grant funding is being sought by the City of Terrace to go toward the remapping of the city's Slope Hazard Development Permit Area. That area is intended to map out slopes steep enough to pose a risk ...
Jun 28, 2022
Skeena Salmon Art Festival Society taking submissions for artists for new mural
Artists looking to be featured in the Skeena Salmon Arts Festival are in luck. A mural installation is being planned for the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store located on Lazelle Avenue. Local artists ar...
Jun 28, 2022
Premier John Horgan Announces Intention to Step Down as Premier Prior to Next Election
BC will have a new Premier in 2024, after incumbent John Horgan announced today he would not be seeking reelection. Horgan says that the issues currently facing the province will require a leader focu...
Jun 28, 2022