Category Archives: News
Prince Rupert Sugar Shack festival delayed
The annual Sugar Shack festival in Prince Rupert has been pushed back to March. The northwest francophone association announced the change noting the usual January event will now take place March 10th...
Jan 12, 2022
Prince Rupert RCMP Looking for Dangerous Man Wanted in Multiple Jurisdictions
Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted in multiple jurisdictions. 32 year-old Zachary Andre Peter Wagner is wanted on numerous warrants issued in Terrace, Whitehorse...
Jan 12, 2022
Cowichan Tribes Become Fourth BC First Nation to Ratify Education Agreement
On Sunday, the Cowichan Tribes joined three other First Nations in their efforts to take control of their childrens' education. Back in 2006, the Federal Government passed legislation allowing individ...
Jan 12, 2022
Nomination Period for 2022 BC Reconciliation Award Closing Soon
Nominations for the 2022 BC Reconciliation Award are still being accepted, but those looking to put a name forward are running out of time. It is the second edition of the annual award, which seeks to...
Jan 12, 2022
All-Native Basketball Tournament Postponed to April 2nd or 3rd
This year's edition of the annual All-Native Basketball Tournament has been postponed, once again. It's the third time the tournament's start date has been delayed, after last year's event was cancell...
Jan 12, 2022
2022 Coldsnap Music Festival Postponed Due to Covid Travel Risks
One of Prince George's most popular winter events, the Coldsnap Music Festival has been postponed indefinitely. Originally scheduled to start on January 28th, the week-long festival had slated around ...
Jan 12, 2022
Hazardous Materials Spill Closes Part of Highway 24
A hazardous material spill has Highway 24 closed in both directions east of Lone Butte. At around 7:00 last night, a tractor trailer has been travelling along the road when it lost control. Hazardous ...
Jan 12, 2022
Staffing Shortage Closes Hazelton Secondary School for Second Day in a Row
For the second day in a row, there will be no classes at Hazelton Secondary School today. Due to a lack of staffing availability, School District 82 was forced to functionally close the school. Under ...
Jan 12, 2022
Northwest Drivers Once Again Advised to Avoid Roads as Hazardous Conditions Persist
Drivers in the northwest are once again being advised to stay off the roads, unless completely necessary. Travel advisories are in place on Highway 16 between Prince Rupert and Terrace, and through to...
Jan 12, 2022 Detail of the tire on winter road
UPDATE: Most BC Transit Routes in Terrace Restart, Road Conditions Still Forcing Some Changes
After two days of cancellations due to the hazardous road conditions, most BC Transit routes in Terrace will go ahead today. Only the #5 Thornhill bus route will see full cancellations today. However,...
Jan 12, 2022