Category Archives: News

Kitimat Search and Rescue Crews Extract Missing Kayaker from Riverbank
Kitimat Search and Rescue crews were called in to action on Friday evening to rescue a missing kayaker. Crews first received word of the missing kayaker in the evening, after he failed to arrive at hi...
Jeff Blagden Jun 27, 2022

Most Flood-Related Advisories and Alerts in the North Called Off, Despite Rising Temperatures
Temperatures may be on the rise, but river flows are predicted to remain low throughout the week, according to the River Forecast Centre. While flood risks remain relatively high for the southeast, mo...
Jeff Blagden Jun 27, 2022

Heat Warning Covering Terrace and Kitimat Maintained into Today
A heat warning issued by Environment Canada yesterday covering the Terrace and Kitimat areas has been maintained for today. Temperatures are expected to cap out at 32 degrees during the day today, wit...
Jeff Blagden Jun 27, 2022

Toxic Drug Alert Issued for Terrace After Increase of Overdose Events
Northern Health has issued a toxic drug alert, covering the Terrace area, after an increase in overdose events in the community. Being sold as down, in both powder and pebble form, the purple substanc...
Jeff Blagden Jun 26, 2022

Environment Canada Issues Heat Warning Covering Terrace and Kitimat
Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning covering Terrace, Kitimat, and surrounding areas east of the coast. Temperatures are expected to remain in the low-30s throughout the day today and tomorro...
Jeff Blagden Jun 26, 2022

Fort St John RCMP seeking truck and possible owner involved in boat theft
Fort St John's RCMP are seeking the public's help in identifying a vehicle and its potential owner involved in a case of theft. Back on June 5th, RCMP got a report of a boat and its trailer that was s...
Rob Young Jun 24, 2022

BC accepting applications for positions on anti-racism committee
As of today, BC residents from many different backgrounds will now be able to apply to join the Province's anti-racism committee. This committee was created for the purpose of eradicating the systemic...
Rob Young Jun 24, 2022

New Hazelton RCMP Seize Several Garbage Bags Full of Illegal Cigarettes During Routine Traffic Stop
New Hazelton RCMP seized a shocking amount of illegal cigarettes during a routine traffic stop on Tuesday. At around 7:30 in the evening, police pulled over a vehicle along Highway 16, east of Gitsegu...
Jeff Blagden Jun 24, 2022

Warming Temperatures Prompt Water Restrictions for Users of the Thornhill and Rural Terrace Water Systems
A temporary water restriction has been issued for users of the Thornhill and Rural Terrace Water Systems. Issued by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, the temporary restrictions are due to incr...
Jeff Blagden Jun 24, 2022

Province Suggests Residents Prepare for Extreme Heat this Weekend as Environment Canada Issues Weather Statements
Most of the province is covered under a slew of special weather statements issued by Environment Canada, due to rising temperatures. In the North, weather statements are in place in the Bulkley Valley...
Jeff Blagden Jun 24, 2022