Category Archives: News
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
Northern Health Sees Highest Rate of Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths in February
For the 17th month in a row, February saw more than 150 people die from illicit drug overdoses in BC. According to preliminary numbers from the BC Coroners Service, 174 illicit overdose deaths were re...
Apr 12, 2022
City of Terrace Unable to Secure FireSmart Funds This Year, Due to Unforeseen Circumstances
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Terrace will not be able to apply for FireSmart funding in 2022. Since 2018, the City has been working with Westland Resources Ltd to secure program fundin...
Apr 12, 2022
Category 2 and 3 Fires to be Prohibited in Portions of the Northwest Fire Centre, Beginning Friday
Forecasted weather changes have prompted the Wildfire Service to issue an open fire ban in the Northwest Fire Centre. Covering the Nadina and Bulkley Fire Zones, and the old Kalum District portion of ...
Apr 12, 2022
District of Kitimat Council Opt to Keep Flat Tax, Impose 3.75% raise for 2022
Residential flat tax rates in the District of Kitimat are going up, but sticking around in 2022. As part of yesterday's regular meeting, council voted to raise the tax to $693 dollars for the year, a ...
Apr 12, 2022