Category Archives: News
Dr Bonnie Henry continues to encourage residents to get vaccinated
In the aftermath of yesterday's weekly health update, Dr Bonnie Henry is encouraging everyone who hasn't gotten a booster dose yet to get one. Henry mentioned that vaccines lessen your chance of getti...
Mar 02, 2022
March 2nd COVID-19 update
British Columbia is reporting 466 new cases of Covid-19 as of Tuesday. Of the new cases, 45 come from Northern Health, while 95 are from the Interior. There are currently 523 active Covid hospitalizat...
Mar 02, 2022
Prince Rupert Water Quality Advisory lifted
A water quality advisory which had been in place for users of the Prince Rupert water system has now been lifted. Initially issued on February 10th, the advisory had been put in place due to elevated ...
Mar 01, 2022
City of Terrace allocates $300,000 for Detailed Landfill Closure Design Plan
More than 300,000 dollars has been allocated from the City of Terrace's general surplus to develop a detailed landfill closure design. Under their operating agreement, the City is required by Ministry...
Mar 01, 2022
169 Possible Unmarked Graves Discovered at Site of Former Residential School in Northwest Alberta
This story contains details that some may find traumatic. 24 hour support is available for survivors and family members through the Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-800-721-0066 An investig...
Mar 01, 2022
366,000 Covid Rapid Test Kits Handed Out at Pharmacies in First Week of General Distribution
More than 366,000 Covid rapid anti-gen tests have been distributed by pharmacies in the first week of availability. Last week, the province made the tests available to the general public for the first...
Mar 01, 2022
Consultants hired for construction of Prince Rupert RCMP detachment
Prince Rupert City Council approved a request to allow for both a cost and commissioning consultant to be hired to work on the city's new RCMP detachment. This decision was made at last night's city c...
Mar 01, 2022
Two Vehicle Collision in Chetwynd on Sunday Claims One Life, Injures Two Others
A two vehicle collision in Chetwynd this weekend has claimed one life. Just after 3:00 Sunday afternoon, RCMP were called out to the Highway 97 collision, near the intersection with 281 Road. Two pick...
Mar 01, 2022
Proposal to Bring New Multi-Family Rental Housing to Terrace Receives Development Permit
New, much needed, rental housing is coming to Terrace. As part of last night's regular meeting, City Council awarded a development permit to a proposed downtown townhouse complex. That proposal would ...
Mar 01, 2022
Kitimat BC Transit Service to Return to Full Schedule, and Expand handyDART Service in the Community
Some welcome changes are on the way for public transit users in Kitimat. Beginning on March 6th, all BC Transit routes in the community will return to full conventional service. Last December, service...
Mar 01, 2022